Can whiskey go bad? You should know that about durability

If you bought a good whiskey, you may ask if whiskey can go bad. We clarify.

Whiskey cannot go bad

Whiskey is a high-proof alcoholic beverage. Alcohol is a tried and tested preservative. In principle, alcohol cannot go bad.

• So whiskey cannot go bad in the sense of spoiling.
• However, whiskey can change its taste over time or even lose it.
• This is the case, for example, if you open the bottle more often or leave it open longer. If you forget to close it, it almost loses its aroma.
• The drink loses both taste and aroma due to contact with oxygen.
• You can still drink the whiskey.

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