I opened a bottle of gin and a vodka a year ago, closed thecap and did not refrigerate-are they safe to drink?

Question

I opened a bottle of gin and a vodka a year ago, closed thecap and did not refrigerate-are they safe to drink?

Answer 1

Yup bottoms up. hard liquor never goes bad  

Answer 2

yes. i have had an open bottle of vodka for 3 years and i have had no ill effects.

Answer 3

it wont go bad.  I am a bartender and we have bottles that have sat on shelves for years

Answer 4

Alcohol is bad for you buddy!

Answer 5

I really don't think it expires

Answer 6

I once had a bottle of Apricot Brandy given to me for a gift and I didn't open it for over 15 years.

When I decided to have some, I got loopy just sniffing the

fumes! HA!  It was so strong I could only sip a little at a time and it took me another couple of years to consume it all. :)

Most liquors get better with age, like wines etc..

Enjoy!

Answer 7

It's possible that they may have lost a little bit of their flavor (especially if they were flavored and not 'plain') but they should still be good to drink.  Alcohols like this do not need to be refrigerated.

Answer 8

It stays good for a long time.  There should be no problem.

Answer 9

Alcohol can be used as a disinfectant!

Answer 10

Absolutely not!  Bring them to me and I'll make sure they're disposed of properly.