A Guide to Storing Spirits
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Shelf life of spirits and home-distilled drinks
The fir eats / Julie Bang
Unlike some wines spirits don’t age in the bottle. Your unopened bottle of Scotch that’s been sitting on the shelf for 20 years will still taste the same as the day it was bottled. But once you open a bottle some spirits will spoil and others will lose their character over months or years.
How long liquor stays fresh in your bar depends on its alcohol content sugar and other ingredients. For example a high-proof schnapps will last longer than one with less alcohol but the same amount of sugar. Cream and fruit liqueurs are also prone to spoiling after a few months. Hard liquors like vodka and whiskey have an indefinite shelf life even if you open them although you may notice the flavors starting to fade after a year or so.
