is it bad to keep whiskey in the back of my trunk when its really hot?

Answer 1

best case - I would try and keep whiskey - 80 proof and above at room temperature.
it's alcohol - 80 proof - 40% - it won't go bad
if properly sealed, since it's 40% alcohol it will NOT permit bacterial growth - will not go bad.
What could happen is, if the bottle is not properly sealed - the alcohol could evaporate - and in this sense it would no longer be whiskey and would go bad.
Anything that is 100 proof - 50% alcohol (Yukon Jack) and above is flammable - should not be stored in the trunk of a car in a glass bottle.

Answer 2

Yes, when that bottle is shaken a few times, there is danger of it exploding, from gas buildup inside the bottle.
When I was dating my wife, my father in law made some Elderberry Wine. He gave me a gallon jug full, so I put it in the trunk. I had my gf with me, and drove about 8 miles, and heard a gigantic BOOM. I thought that a tire had blown, but when I stopped and investigated, it was that gallon jug of wine. My trunk was wet everywhere, and broken glass was all over the trunk. I never transported any wine in the trunk, after that.

Answer 3

Yes...that's why bootleggers invented NASCAR. It is really hot in the south and the moonshine would go bad if they kept it in the trunk for too long.

Answer 4

oh yes... always keep alcohol in a cool, dark place. with low humidity also.

erractic conditions spoil alcohol pretty fast.

alcohol doesn't like much motion either. :D

besides, according to most laws.. it's best you keep the booze as far away from any vehicle.. as much as possible anyways.

Answer 5

yep it should already be gone why is it still in your trunk