Can liquor be drunk after five years?

Whether liquor can be stored for five years is actually related to the type of liquor. The data show that liquor blended with alcohol is not suitable for long-term storage, because there will not be too many chemical changes in this process. On the contrary, some essence substances are added, which will slowly evaporate and make the liquor lose its taste.

Generally, the liquor that can be stored is mostly pure grain wine. With the longer storage time, the taste of wine will also change, which is the so-called "the older the better."

In addition, when liquor is stored, there are also requirements for the degree of liquor. If the degree is too low, the longer the storage time, the more severe the degree of liquor will drop. When alcohol can't inhibit bacteria, liquor will also go bad. Fortunately, the degree of liquor in China is usually above 38 degrees, and most people choose liquor with 42 degrees, 48 degrees and 53 degrees.

Suggestion: Choose high-count liquor for storage.

So in theory, liquor can be stored for six years.

In addition to the above reasons, it is also related to the shelf life of liquor.

On the shelf life of liquor

Does liquor have a shelf life?

Answer: Some exist, and some have no shelf life.

According to national regulations, low-alcohol liquor, that is, beverage liquor with ethanol content below 10%, must be marked with shelf life.

Generally, liquor with alcohol content greater than 10% can be exempted from labeling the shelf life.

Therefore, generally speaking, the liquor we see has no shelf life.

But! This does not mean that it can be stored indefinitely.

When liquor is stored for a long time, the alcohol concentration will decrease and the esterification reaction will slow down. When it reaches equilibrium, the esterification reaction will stop, and then storage will lose its meaning.

Usually, it is recommended to store liquor for 3-4 years. Under unprofessional conditions, liquor will not become old wine if it is stored for too long, and it will also affect the taste.

Liquor storage is not that simple.

In fact, the so-called aging is mostly carried out in wine cellar, and the storage conditions have certain requirements for soil, humidity, beneficial bacteria and temperature.

Most of the liquor you buy is packed in glass bottles or ceramic bottles, and there is no storage condition at home. On the contrary, it will be affected by light and temperature, or the seal will not meet the standard, which will volatilize and affect the taste.

In addition, liquor packaged in plastic bottles is not suitable for long-term storage. Plastics will age and may release harmful substances.