Why does hard liquor go bad?

Q: True or False? Spirits are completely shelf stable. Unlike wine, which can sometimes develop an off taste during storage, or rapidly go downhill once it's been opened, liquor will keep indefinitely. A: Well, yes and no. Read on to learn how to get the most out of your favorite bottle. read more

Actually, yes — booze does go bad, so contrary to popular belief, you don't have forever to finish off that bottle of sherry you inexplicably have stashed away in the back of your liquor cabinet. It seems almost counterintuitive that alcohol should go bad, because the older an alcohol gets, the more expensive it tends to be. read more

If you have certain seasonal drinks, or save your top-shelf options for special occasions, you’ve also probably wondered alcohol does go bad. read more