I have a bottle of expensive, fruit-infused vodka that was first opened two years ago and has been kept in climate-controlled storage, half-empty, with its original cork seal, ever since. I read online that over time the spirit breaks down the chemical composition of the glass bottle and thus becomes more alkaline and unpleasant to drink. I've also read that infused vodkas have a more limited shelf life than pure vodka. Is there any truth to this statements? What are the facts here?
2007-06-13 09:25:35 · 10 answers · asked by Kitchen Remodeler 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
I don't believe the spirits break down the glass; if that were true, ancient bottles of wine would have disintegrated their bottles, and that doesn't happen. But the chemical composition of the vodka itself will change over time, especially if it has been infused with fruit or other flavors. This will happen more quickly once the bottle has been opened, and it is also hastened by exposure to light. It will also evaporate to some extent, and that totally changes the flavor. Now, if the bottle is made of plastic, the spirits MAY break it down eventually. But I don't think it matters whether it's opened or not.
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2007-06-13 09:29:51 · answer #1 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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What is the shelf life of an *opened* bottle of vodka? I've only found references to unopened bottles online.
I have a bottle of expensive, fruit-infused vodka that was first opened two years ago and has been kept in climate-controlled storage, half-empty, with its original cork seal, ever since. I read online that over time the spirit breaks down the chemical composition of the glass bottle and thus...
2015-08-14 19:38:26 · answer #2 · answered by Martina 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shelf Life Of Vodka
2016-11-07 06:04:42 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've done some reading. Under the conditions thay you specified, 6-7 years would seem to be the best to drink by date but like milk, you can drink it up to the 9th year. By the time it gets that old, the vodka may lose some of its chemical composition and may start to chemically decay. Also, if it is a premium vodka and has a wooden cork, i'd recommend getting rid of that as soon as possible to avoid mold.
2007-06-13 09:36:18 · answer #4 · answered by LP 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pure vodka's shelf life is probably nearly infinite. Light catalysed reactions may cause flavor chemicals to break down over time. If kept in a dark place, that would be minimized.
2007-06-13 09:30:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's alcohol, it's fine! Climate control and making sure the bottle is capped correctly are the 2 main things--But I suggest you go ahead and drink it then you won't have to worry about it! CHEERS!
2007-06-13 11:09:01 · answer #6 · answered by Alecia H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Back to high school chemistry...
Glass is basically inert otherwise all the Chem equipment would destroy any experiment.
It requires hundreds of years to even detect any reaction with the glass.
AND the alcohol is a preseritve..
So for longer than you or I
2007-06-13 09:54:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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it takes about 800years for vodka to get oxygenated... up to 100 years is just aging, next about 300years is holding, then it start deteriorating... you are safe and will have delicious drink!
2016-04-01 00:43:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-06-13 09:27:55 · answer #9 · answered by Papou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vodka has no expiration date. The key is to keep it out of the light, so you may want to store it in your freezer. This will keep it both chilled and safe.
2007-06-13 09:32:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋