When it comes to spirits, you'll be able to spot a spoiled one easily (smell, color), although that happens extremely rarely. In case of liquors look for color changes, crystallizing sugar, curdling, etc. If a liqueur is bad, it should smell pretty bad. Last thing you can do is to taste a bit.9 Oct 2020
What liquors do not go bad?
Liquor. Distilled spirits (vodka, rum, whisky, tequila, etc.) will not go bad in a sealed, unopened bottle. 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.9 Oct 2020
Can you drink out of date alcohol?
Consuming alcohol past its expiration date is not generally considered dangerous. That said, overindulging in alcohol, whatever its age, can lead to unpleasant and potentially dangerous side effects. Whatever alcohol you drink, be sure to do so in moderation.24 Sept 2019
Does hard alcohol go bad?
Spirits are completely shelf stable. Unlike wine, which can sometimes develop an off taste during storage, or rapidly go downhill once it's been opened, liquor will keep indefinitely.13 Jun 2020
Can you keep alcohol for years?
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. It does not generally become toxic, though.
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.
Which alcohol can be stored for long time?
Hard Liquors The base liquors (brandy, gin, rum, tequila, vodka, and whiskey) are the most shelf-stable distilled spirits. These average 40 percent alcohol by volume (80 proof—though some are stronger) and typically do not contain added sugars, so you can store these bottles for a very long time.18 Oct 2021