![]() ![]() That means, always remove the pourer if you use one. After opening, make sure to seal the cap tightly. After a while, the cork can disintegrate and leak the bottle.Ĥ. This is an issue, particularly if the container is sealed with a natural cork. Contrary to wine storage, you shouldn’t place liquor bottles on their side. ![]() That means you shouldn’t keep liquor anywhere next to the windows, above a refrigerator, or near an oven.ģ. This is also the reason why most liquors are packaged in dark bottles. Heat and lights are real enemies, particularly for long term storage. For long term storage, don’t keep liquor in a damp place as it may damage the label.Ģ. If you only occasionally buy liquors and don’t have dedicated storage (like a liquor cabinet), a dark cupboard, pantry, or cellar should do the job. Of course, you can always keep it in the fridge (which many people do) to chill before serving in the evening.Īlthough liquor storage sounds easy and straightforward, the quality degrades at a faster rate with improper storage-mostly due to exposure to air, light, and heat.įollow these storage guidelines to ensure your liquor tastes as great until the last drop.ġ. Refrigeration or freezing is not necessary, in terms of storage. Liquor-no matter if it’s rum, tequila, whiskey, vodka, gin, or brandy-can safely stand at room temperatures or a bit lower, between 55 to 60 ✯ (or 12 to 16 ✬). Thus, liquor doesn’t provide a hospitable environment for microbial growth. The high amount of alcohol acts as natural preservatives. Some popular liqueurs are cream liqueur ( Baileys Irish Cream), rum-based liqueur ( Malibu coconut rum, Kahlua), crème liqueurs (crème de menthe, crème de cocoa, etc.), fruit-flavored liqueurs (Grand Marnier, Cointreau), and many more.įirst thing first, liquor or distilled spirits is shelf-stable. With a diverse range of added ingredients, liqueur varies considerably in terms of flavor and taste-from chocolate to coconut to orange. A liqueur is typically lower in alcohol, on average 15%, but can also be as high as 55% ABV. These two sound similar, but are entirely different products and are not interchangeable.Ī liqueur is technically liquor that has been added with sweetener, flavors, and other ingredients. If you’re confused with ‘liquor’ or ‘liqueur’, you’re not alone. For example, we can easily find gin brands made in the UK containing 37.5% alcohol. This regulation can be different for each producing country. In the United States, an alcoholic beverage should have at least 40% ABV to be called distilled spirits. On average, liquor contains 40% alcohol by volume (ABV), while some varieties may contain up to 75% or higher. That means liquor doesn’t get better as it ages at your home. Once the liquid is bottled, the aging process stops. While vodka and gin are not suitable for aging. Some liquors, like whiskey, brandy, and rum, are aged in wooden barrels. Meanwhile, brandy is technically distilled wine. Vodka, whiskey, and gin are made from the distillation of a variety of grains. Tequila and rum are prepared from the distillation of fermented agave plants and molasses. These liquors are commonly termed “base liquor” due to their application as a base for mixed drinks and cocktails. There are at least 6 different types of liquors made from different materials and processes: tequila, rum, vodka, whiskey, gin, and brandy. Other alcoholic drinks such as wine and beer were made with fermentation, but not distilled. Liquor is an umbrella term for alcoholic beverages made from the distillation of fermented grains or plants. ![]() That being said, you don’t need to be confused about the difference between spirits and liquor, they’re similar! Liquor (or hard liquor) is a synonym for distilled spirits. But, what kind of alcoholic beverages is liquor? Liquor is definitely a bar essential, both to drink neat or mix into cocktails. Sounds interesting? Read on! What Is Liquor? We also unravel the main difference between liquor and liqueur. We got you covered! In this article, we break down the nitty-gritty of liquor, it’s shelf life, storage, and common signs of going bad. You’ve probably heard that the shelf life of alcoholic drinks depends on the types.
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