How long can you keep liquor?

How long can you keep liquor?

Unopened liquor has an indefinite shelf life. Opened liquor lasts about a year or two before it goes bad—meaning it starts losing its color and flavor. Don’t use a liquor for well drinks if you won’t use the whole bottle within two years.

How long does liqueur last once opened?

While liqueurs can typically be enjoyed for up to 12 months after opening, any “off” colors, aromas and/or flavors should be a sign they have surpassed their prime. For optimal drinkability, store liqueurs away from direct sunlight in a cool, dark place.

Can old liquor make you sick?

Expired alcohol doesn’t make you sick. If you drink liquor after it’s been open for more than a year, you generally only risk a duller taste. Flat beer typically tastes off and may upset your stomach, whereas spoiled wine usually tastes vinegary or nutty but isn’t harmful.

What alcohol does not expire?

With alcohols like gin, vodka or whiskey you don’t have to worry about an expiration date. Because they are distilled, they won’t expire. You may notice that if a bottle remains unopened for a long time that it may become cloudy, but the taste or alcohol content will not change.

Does alcohol go bad or expire?

Technically, none of the types of alcohol go bad or expire in pure form or when diluted with water. Alcohol is a potent disinfectant, so when it is present in a high enough concentration, it’s safe from mold, fungi, protozoa, and bacteria. It’s only when alcohol is mixed with other ingredients that it has a shelf life.

Do liqueurs ever expire?

Consume liqueurs like Baileys Irish Cream and Amarula within a year of opening; RumChata should be drunk within six months of opening. Even in unopened bottles, these liqueurs may spoil and be undrinkable after a year and a half or more. Some of the more sensitive liqueurs will include an expiration date on the bottle.

Does whiskey go bad or expire?

Whiskey or whisky is a high-proof liquor that has a fantastic shelf life. It doesn’t go bad in a typical sense of food spoilage, but it can suffer from flavor loss if not properly stored. Store whiskey similarly to how you store other liquors like vodka or rum.

Does liquor ever go bad?

Liquor usually refers to spirits, as in alcohol that is concentrated by distillation. It doesn’t go bad because the alcohol content preserves whatever is there. Wine does go bad.