I've just found an open bottle from a few christmas's ago!
2006-07-15 04:13:47 · 19 answers · asked by 'Rickaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
It's Sierra Tequila
2006-07-15 04:17:43 · update #1
Oops! I'm afraid you'll have to pour it down the toilet! (Don't forget to drink it first, though, otherwise it'd be a waste!).
Bailey's or something like that might go off, but anything over about 20% alcohol is not going to deteriorate so much that it would be poisonous. Some things in the drink might oxidise and make it taste bitter or off, though. Straight spirits - whisky, gin, rum, vodka, brandy and so on would not really go off.
2006-07-15 04:20:32 · answer #1 · answered by Owlwings 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tequila won't go off, spirits above 25% won't spoil as they don't have as many additives such as cream or flavours.
Someone mentioned that honey is the only food or drink without a shelf life - it's the only NATURAL food that doesn't spoil.
2006-07-15 13:31:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The alcohol content in hard alcohol, such as your tequila, keep it from going bad. Most beer and wine will go bad after time, although some wine will age well if properly stored.
Drink up!
2006-07-15 11:21:25 · answer #3 · answered by Peal1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spirits do not go off as the high alcohol content prevents the growth of bacteria, and no, it is not law to have a sell by date either.
you shouldn't guess the answers to questions if you dont know
2006-07-17 10:44:42 · answer #4 · answered by Neil L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they don't because the alcohol content keeps them from spoiling. However, if they're carbonated they might be a little flat. The only alcoholic beverage I know that can spoil is beer. Because the alcohol content is low.
2006-07-15 11:22:41 · answer #5 · answered by streffi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think spirits 'go off', but i may be wrong. Anything consumed by humans i.e food and drink has to have a use-by and sell-by date by law.
2006-07-15 11:17:28 · answer #6 · answered by Cliveus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol wont go off except beer, it was a medical preservative for many years... it was used in body part jars.. before phamalderhyde....plus, i never keep mine longer enough to find out...
2006-07-15 11:24:07 · answer #7 · answered by paulrb8 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they aint been open there shouldnt be a problem.
But it also depends on what kind of spirit it is.
But i dont think you have anything to worry about, it should be ok
2006-07-15 11:16:18 · answer #8 · answered by Alistair B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there all wrong. spirits WILL go bad, loose there potency and flavor, but don't worry, it takes 15-20 years after it's opened, and won't hurt you when it does.
2006-07-15 11:23:04 · answer #9 · answered by jason p 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If closed no problem... but please get some good tequila like Don Julio or Casa Noble
2006-07-15 21:47:43 · answer #10 · answered by agavemark 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋