What is the shelf life of vermouth?
I like the occasional Negroni or Manhattan, but I'm not a heavy drinker. As far as I'm concerned liquor is pretty much immortal, but what's the rule on vermouth?
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Opened, at room temp: A week or two without serious flavor changes.
Opened, but kept in the fridge: a month, at least. (I'm still working my way through a bottle of dry vermouth with no noticeable degradation in flavor in ~3 months, ymmv of course).
Unopened: A year+ at room temp.
Source: Serious Eats experiment
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Store it in the Refrigerator This is key. Once open, your vermouth needs to be stored in the refrigerator. It'll stay in good shape for about a month, and then in passable shape for about two months after that. If you can't use it up within three months, invite some friends over, or give it away.How do you know if vermouth has gone bad?
If it smells off or has experienced any change in color, it's probably best to move on to a new bottle. You can also tell if vermouth has gone bad by its taste. Vermouth should taste bright and aromatic, but old vermouth will have a flat and dull flavor.Can you drink expired vermouth?
Vermouths are great fresh, but that doesn't mean they can't sit a few years in the pantry or your wine cellar. Generally speaking, to get the best quality you should use the vermouth within about 3 to 4 years of bottling. If there's a best-by date on the bottle, just add 2 to 3 years to it, and you're good to go.How long can vermouth last unrefrigerated?
When kept at room temperature, a sealed bottle of vermouth will keep for a year. On the other hand, opened bottles of vermouth will only keep for six months or so in the fridge. Vermouth has a shorter shelf life than other spirits because it doesn't age as most wines.How long can you store unopened vermouth?
Most vermouths are at their best quality within 3 to 4 years of production, although they will stay safe indefinitely if properly stored.Does Vermouth Go Bad? / Expiration \u0026 Shelf Life / The More You Know
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