No matter what the season, wine makes a great gift. But it’s especially lovely around the holidays when we’re celebrating more often. Not only can wine enhance our favorite holiday meals, but it
The short answer: Essentially no. Absinthe is typically bottled at 45% to 74% ABV, some versions even higher, making it one of the highest-proof spirits you're likely to own. That high alcohol content makes it
The short answer: Unlike every other spirit in this cluster, the answer here is genuinely yes, eventually, though not nearly as fast as you'd expect from a dairy product. Baileys' own stated policy is that it
The short answer: Unopened brandy and cognac have an indefinite shelf life. Hennessy's own FAQ confirms that an old, untouched bottle will likely taste the same as the day it was bottled, as long as it's been
Yes, but slowly. Unopened maraschino cherries are shelf-stable and belong in a cool, dry place, and Luxardo's own product sheet lists a 3-year shelf life. After opening, refrigerate standard supermarket jars, as the
The short answer: Barely, and very slowly. Amaretto's combination of high alcohol content, typically 21% to 28% ABV, and heavy sugar content makes it one of the more shelf-stable liqueurs in any cabinet. Unopened, it lasts for
The Short Answer: Yes, but slowly. Sealed shelf-stable mix carries a product-specific date, from 12 months on Toma's FAQ to 30 months on Red Gold's spec sheet. Follow the date on your package, because those figures don't
The short answer: No, not in any meaningful sense, and the mechanics are the same ones covered in detail in our guide to whether rum goes bad. Unopened, a bottle is good indefinitely. Opened, it holds its quality for a
The Short Answer
Yes, after opening, for standard supermarket jars. Store-brand labels and Tillen Farms say to refrigerate after opening, and we recommend it. Keep unopened jars in a cool, dry pantry, and the store labels say
The short answer: Yes, and faster than almost anything else in this cluster. At just 11% ABV, Aperol has the lowest alcohol content of any spirit or liqueur covered here, even lower than vermouth. Aperol's own FAQ page is
The Short Answer - Yes, after opening. Zing Zang, Toma, Mr & Mrs T and Red Gold all say to refrigerate after opening, and USDA says to refrigerate unused portions of opened canned food. FDA's target is a fridge at
The short answer: Yes, but the producers' figures are recommended drinking windows, not expiration dates. For a standard non-vintage bottle they run from up to 24 months (Moët, Ruinart) to 3 to
