Does whiskey go bad by freezing?
This question does not have to do with home brewing but I figured someone here would be able to answer.
- Does scotch whiskey go bad if kept in standard home freezers for a few days?
- Does it also matter that the air-tight seal has been broken? In other words for opened bottles.
It does seem to bubble very slightly when poured out but tastes fine. Just wondering if there is a big 'don't do that' attached to this.
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Putting strong spirits in the freezer should not harm them. The solubility of air gases increases at low temperature, which is why you see bubbles as it warms up.
Drinks with a lower alcohol content will be affected in the freezer. There is potential to freeze water out of anything with an alcohol content of 28% or lower. Many people use the freezer to increase the alcohol content of their home brew in UK, by freezing water out of it - the alcohol stays in the liquid portion.
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Does freezing whiskey ruin it?
Don't Freeze ItKeeping any spirit in the freezer won't permanently harm it, but it will dull the flavors if you pull the bottle out and immediately pour a glass. While chilling flavorless vodka is fine and dandy, your expensive whiskey tastes way better at room temp.Does whiskey expire in the freezer?
You do not have to worry about whiskey freezing because 80 proof spirits freeze at -16\xb0F and an average freezer is usually about 0\xb0F. Again, while storing it in the freezer does not prolong or shorten the shelf life of whiskey, it does dull the flavor and reduce the aromatics that enhance the flavor.Does alcohol go bad if it freezes?
A chest freezer can become much colder: There is a chance that 80-proof liquor will freeze, though 100-proof liquor will likely not. Storing your favorite bottle of vodka in the freezer is generally OK. Placing that prized limoncello (average 30 percent ABV) in the freezer for a few hours is a good idea.Does Jack Daniels freeze in the freezer?
Does Jack Daniels Freeze In The Freezer? No, Jack Daniels will not likely freeze in a freezer. Since a bottle of Jack Daniels is 70 proof, your freezer would have to be set to below 0\xb0F for the bottle to freeze. However, you should still make sure to keep it from being stored there for an extended length of time.Does your freezer DAMAGE whiskey? (we're kinda stunned here...)
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Answer 2
Yes, It goes bad. I stored my entire stock of liquor outside during an Ohio winter for about a week, just took the cap off my previously unopended bottle of Jack Daniels and soon as I took a shot it had a terrible spoiled taste, and i mean I have old no. 7 tatooed on my arm but I just cant drink anymore of it(and sadly its the big 1.75 ltr)
Answer 3
Sometimes the transition from warm to cold for whisky, rum and other spirits can cause the water to evaporate a bit making the level of alcohol more potent and the bottle less although you do not loose alcohol content. Just taste and density. Never cool off warm spirits.
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