{"id":30,"date":"2012-08-01T09:48:28","date_gmt":"2012-08-01T09:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/?p=30"},"modified":"2020-10-09T05:55:55","modified_gmt":"2020-10-09T05:55:55","slug":"can-alcohol-go-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-alcohol-go-bad\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Alcohol Go Bad?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:150%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:150.37593984962%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>If you&rsquo;re the sort of person who has to dust inside the liquor cabinet, you&rsquo;ve probably wondered, &ldquo;<strong>can alcohol go bad?<\/strong>&ldquo;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have certain seasonal drinks, or save your top-shelf options for special occasions, you&rsquo;ve also probably wondered if alcohol does go bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Alcohol-bottles-lot-on-shelves.jpg\" alt=\"Alcohol bottles lot on shelves\" class=\"wp-image-1545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Alcohol-bottles-lot-on-shelves.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Alcohol-bottles-lot-on-shelves-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20600%20400'%3E%3Crect%20width='600'%20height='400'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Alcohol bottles lot on shelves\" class=\"wp-image-1545 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Alcohol-bottles-lot-on-shelves.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Alcohol-bottles-lot-on-shelves.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Alcohol-bottles-lot-on-shelves.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Alcohol-bottles-lot-on-shelves-300x200.jpg.webp 300w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>(credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/6UIonphZA5o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Adam Wilson (opens in a new tab)\">Adam Wilson<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"liquor\">Liquor<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Distilled spirits (vodka, rum, whisky, tequila, etc.) will not go bad in a sealed, unopened bottle<\/strong>. Without oxygen interacting with the liquor, the contents will remain virtually indistinguishable from the time it was bottled, even over a period of years or decades. The shelf life is indefinite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, once a bottle of liquor is opened, the oxygen will interact slowly over time so that it may eventually lose its flavor or become weaker as some of the alcohol evaporates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To minimize this effect, keep liquor in the tightest, smallest sized bottle that you have. If you only have 1\/4 of a large bottle left, consider pouring the contents into a smaller bottle to minimize the surface area exposed to oxygen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does alcohol go bad after opening? In case of distilled spirits the answer is negative, but they deteriorate because of the interaction with oxygen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jack-Daniels-whiskey-bottle.jpg\" alt=\"Bottle of Jack Daniels Tennessee whiskey\" class=\"wp-image-1547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jack-Daniels-whiskey-bottle.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jack-Daniels-whiskey-bottle-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jack-Daniels-whiskey-bottle.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Bottle of Jack Daniels Tennessee whiskey\" class=\"wp-image-1547 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jack-Daniels-whiskey-bottle.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jack-Daniels-whiskey-bottle-200x300.jpg.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jack-Daniels-whiskey-bottle.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>(credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/yU9TNvk_jI8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Jack Ward (opens in a new tab)\">Jack Ward<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"liqueurs-and-cordials\">Liqueurs and Cordials<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Liqueurs and cordials will eventually go bad<\/strong>. The length of a liqueurs&rsquo; shelf life can vary widely depending on its characteristics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dairy-based products like <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Kahlua (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-kahlua-go-bad\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kahlua<\/a> or Bailey&rsquo;s <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Irish Cream (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-irish-cream-go-bad\/\" target=\"_blank\">Irish Cream<\/a> have the shortest shelf lives (12-18 months on average) and usually state a date on the label. These should be consumed within a year of opening. So, if you&rsquo;ve wondered &ldquo;does alcohol expire?&rdquo; &ndash; liqueurs and cordials definitely do expire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How long do liqueurs and cordials last?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugar-based liqueurs will normally last at least a year, some even for several years, but will eventually go bad. Curdling, discoloration or crystalized sugar (usually visible from the bottom of the bottle) are physical indicators that a liqueur has gone bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some high-proof liqueurs (like <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"triple sec (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-triple-sec-go-bad\/\" target=\"_blank\">triple sec<\/a>), on the other hand, last easily for years. So the shelf life pretty much depends on the ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a bottle has been open for some time, but shows no physical sign of going bad, taste test the contents before mixing with other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Baileys-irish-cream-bottle.jpg\" alt=\"Bottle of Baileys Irish Cream\" class=\"wp-image-1533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Baileys-irish-cream-bottle.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Baileys-irish-cream-bottle-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Baileys-irish-cream-bottle.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Bottle of Baileys Irish Cream\" class=\"wp-image-1533 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Baileys-irish-cream-bottle.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Baileys-irish-cream-bottle-300x200.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Baileys-irish-cream-bottle.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Bottle of Baileys Irish Cream<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"beer\">Beer<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>There are three different types of beer and therefore three different answers to whether beer can go bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vintage beers are designed to be stored for long periods of time<\/strong>. These are most popular overseas with ales and stouts that have a higher alcohol content and are designed to be stored for years in cool, dry locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unpasteurized beers, mainly originating from small locally-based microbrews, are the only kind of beers that can spoil in the traditional sense (like spoiled milk or rotten vegetables). Responsible producers of these products should put that information on the packaging. If you notice a foul odor or growing mold inside the bottle, throw it away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"399\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pouring-beer-into-glass-1.jpg\" alt=\"Pouring beer into a glass\" class=\"wp-image-1550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pouring-beer-into-glass-1.jpg 399w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pouring-beer-into-glass-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"399\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pouring-beer-into-glass-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Pouring beer into a glass\" class=\"wp-image-1550 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pouring-beer-into-glass-1.jpg.webp 399w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pouring-beer-into-glass-1-200x300.jpg.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pouring-beer-into-glass-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>(credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/JCIJnIXv7SE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Gonzalo Remy (opens in a new tab)\">Gonzalo Remy<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mainstream, bottled or canned beer doesn&rsquo;t spoil in the traditional sense<\/strong>, although it may become unpleasant to drink if it gets old or is not properly stored. Mainstream beer is kept in an airtight can or bottle and has been pasteurized, so will not spoil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Decomposition of ingredients is a factor though, and can cause &ldquo;skunking&rdquo;, or a change in the beer&rsquo;s taste or odor. It will not harm you to drink this beer, but it might be very unpleasant and can taste flat or stale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most mainstream beers now come with a &ldquo;best by&rdquo; date indicating when decomposition begins with properly stored beer. Temperature change, such as buying cold beer and storing it warm before re-cooling it, will accelerate this process. Bottled beers should avoid long periods of time in direct sunlight. Most bottles are brown to help cut down on the sunlight impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beer should be stored in a dark, cold location such as a cellar or refrigerator. If stored this way, beer will typically stay fresh for 6-12 months. <strong>Storing beer at a warm temperature will accelerate the &ldquo;skunking&rdquo; effect.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Beer-in-clear-glass-mug.jpg\" alt=\"Cold beer in a clear glass mug\" class=\"wp-image-1551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Beer-in-clear-glass-mug.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Beer-in-clear-glass-mug-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Beer-in-clear-glass-mug.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Cold beer in a clear glass mug\" class=\"wp-image-1551 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Beer-in-clear-glass-mug.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Beer-in-clear-glass-mug-300x200.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Beer-in-clear-glass-mug.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>(credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/rrvAuudnAfg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Patrick Fore (opens in a new tab)\">Patrick Fore<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><br>Can alcohol go bad? As you should know by now, it depends on the kind of alcohol you&rsquo;re talking about.Distilled spirits, if stored properly, have an indefinite shelf life. So, if you&rsquo;ve wondered how long does alcohol last, it all depends.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re the sort of person who has to dust inside the liquor cabinet, you&#8217;ve probably wondered, &#8220;can alcohol go 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