Another common question among those starting to venture into the drinking world is whether Whiskey spoils once opened. The answer is yes, but no need to despair. Like other distilled alcoholic beverages, Whiskey will oxidize and evaporate over time, but due to its high alcohol content – ​​which usually ranges between 38% and 54% – this process takes many years to happen.

At first, Whiskey does not have an expiration date, but it is recommended to consume the drink within 10 or 15 years so it better preserves its original aroma and flavor, maintaining all its quality. And an essential curiosity about Whiskey: just because you left a whiskey aged 6 years unopened for the same amount of time doesn’t mean it will turn into a 12-year-old whiskey. What counts is the aging period in the barrel.

It is also worth noting that, after opening the bottle, the oxygen that comes into contact with the drink will act, carrying out the oxidation, but if consumed within a reasonable period, the difference felt in the taste of the drink will be minimal and almost non-existent. The longer the drink is stored after the bottle is opened, the greater the difference, as oxidation and evaporation will last longer. But, no,

So How To Store Whiskey Correctly?

It is always essential to keep your bottles  like 15 y/o aged whiskey (The Singleton Dufftown 15 ปี which is the term in Thai) for example in an airy place, away from direct light, that does not suffer a significant temperature fluctuation and where they remain stable, as the constant movement of the bottle can also accelerate the oxidation process.

Is there a right way to drink Whiskey?

The right way is the one that pleases your taste buds. Typically, it is consumed in two ways: pure (cowboy) or with ice.

However, mixing Whiskey with other drinks, such as energy drinks, sparkling water, or coconut water, is common. Finally, one thing is consensus: Whiskey needs to be tasted. You should drink it slowly to assimilate all the aroma and flavor that the drink provides.