a method and apparatus for storing and dispensing fluids such as syphon seltzer water under about 10 atmospheres of pressure . a plastic bottle is provided in which a valve mechanism is inserted within the neck of the bottle . a disposable cap covers the end of the bottle to prevent contamination of the valve during storage . when the contents of the bottle are to be dispensed , the cap is removed and discarded and a head member is attached to the outside wall of the neck of the bottle . the head contains a valve actuation mechanism which opens the valve and the liquid is dispensed through a nozzle in the head . the head may be removed when the contents of the bottle are dispensed or at any time before being fully dispensed . the bottle is discarded or recycled and the head member is detached and reattached to a full bottle of liquid , such as syphon seltzer water .