How long does calvados last once opened

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Additionally, there is potential for separation or curdling. Generally ballpark of cream liqueurs that I recommend once opened is around 9 months to 15 months" Novak said. Then there are sugar-based liqueurs. Novak said these types of spirits can experience the same changes with coloring, flavor, and separation. Sherry, on the other hand, oxidizes when it's gone bad, cream liquors will curdle, and sugar-based liqueurs change color. Unlike how you can get food poisoning or feel ill after eating something that has gone bad, alcohol that's gone bad doesn't have the same effect.

Unless you're drinking cream-based liqueur that's curdled; in that case, Novak told INSIDER, you'll probably have a bit of an upset stomach after the fact.

A good rule of thumb is to check your alcohol every month. Sugar-based liqueurs go south even quicker. At the one year mark, Novak said, you should be regularly checking for change as this is when oxidization and separation could start. It's not that the alcohol "goes bad," per se.

It's more or less that the taste just goes flat. Both of these processes can alter the flavor and quality of the drink. By storing brandy in a tightly sealed bottle in a cold and dark place, you reduce evaporation. The more air in the bottle, the faster the oxidation. To reduce oxidation, pour the leftover brandy into a smaller bottle or jar once the party is over.

This way, you will better preserve the taste. Brandy, like other spirits, stays fine pretty much indefinitely. As mentioned earlier, the quality and flavor of brandy start to change over time once you open the bottle. If you follow the storage guidelines listed above, your brandy will last in good shape for months or even years after opening. However, the flavor compounds disappear over time, and at some point, you might notice that your brandy tastes somewhat flat.

There are no means of telling you precisely how long you can keep an open bottle of brandy. Most sources recommend finishing an opened bottle within six months to a year for best quality.

If you store it for longer, it will still be safe to use, but it might not taste that great. The most important thing when assessing if the alcohol is safe to drink is to trust your senses.