Ever gazed upon that dusty, half-open bottle of booze from two Christmases ago and thought, ‘Darling, are you still good, or have you gone over to the dark side?’
Well, my spirited friend, you’re not alone. Dive into this intoxicating read as we uncork the truth about the shelf life of your favorite libations once they’ve been greeted by the outside world. Cheers to knowing when to sip or skip!
How Long Does Canadian Whiskey Last?
It depends on how much exposure it has had to air, light and heat. So once you open it, the durability drops dramatically. Let’s talk unopened vs. opened.
How Long Does Canadian Whiskey Last If It Is Unopened?
Canadian Whiskey and other types of hard liquor have a low sugar content and high alcohol content. Alcohol kills bacteria, so these spirits tend to last a very long time if unopened. There’s no real expiration date on an old bottle of hard liquor.
How Long Does Canadian Whiskey Last Once It Is Opened?
Generally speaking, about 1 to 2 years. Again however, this depends on exposure to light, air and extreme temperatures.
The lower the level of remaining liquor in the bottle, the more air is in the bottle and the faster it will degrade. So if you have an unloved bottle or two with an eight of an inch left at the bottom, use it up or toss it out!
Note: For hard liquors, when we say “degrade” we’re mostly talking about flavor and color. Even old, opened liquor is typically safe to drink, but it might no longer be pleasant.
Here Is What You Can Do With That Aging Alcohol:
He has a recipe in the video, but you can really put whatever you want in Jungle Juice and it will taste pretty good.
Other Recipe Ideas For Canadian Whiskey
Apple Cinnamon Whiskey Hot Toddy
Ingredients:
– 2 ounces of Canadian whiskey
– 4 ounces of hot apple cider
– Juice from half a lemon
– 1 teaspoon honey
– Pinch of ground cinnamon
Instructions:
Step 1: Begin by taking a mug and adding 2 ounces of Canadian whiskey.
Step 2: Pour 4 ounces of hot apple cider into the mug.
Step 3: Squeeze the juice from half a lemon into the mug.
Step 4: Add a teaspoon of honey.
Step 5: Sprinkle some ground cinnamon on top.
Step 6: Stir everything together to combine.
Step 7: Enjoy your warm, cozy Apple Cinnamon Whiskey Hot Toddy.
Maple Whiskey Cocktail
Ingredients:
– 2 ounces of Canadian whiskey
– 2 teaspoons of maple syrup
– 1 ounce of orange juice
– 2 ounces of club soda
Instructions:
Step 1: Start by filling a tall glass with ice.
Step 2: Pour 2 ounces of Canadian whiskey into the glass.
Step 3: Add 2 teaspoons of maple syrup.
Step 4: Pour 1 ounce of orange juice into the glass.
Step 5: Top off the glass with 2 ounces of club soda.
Step 6: Stir everything together to combine.
Step 7: Enjoy your Maple Whiskey Cocktail.
Sources
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/not-all-alcohol-gets-better-age