What is the shelf life of ethanol?

Question

What is the shelf life of ethanol?

Answer 1

It has an unlimited shelf life, but does need special storage to avoid water absorption and tank corrosion.

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Answer 2

Same as Gas......

Answer 3

Forever if it is sealed well. Ethanol will evaporate easily , and when it is gone . It attracts water from the air so keep it closed.

Answer 4

depends on whether you opened the bottle or not put it on its side so it will age more by touching the cork

the same as gas since it is mixed with gas at a 15% gas to 85% booze

Answer 5

NOT the same as gasoline....

Gasoline further breaks down into various hydrocarbons and turpentine-like substances.  Ethanol is not easily broken down when in a proper, enclosed container.

Ever wonder why wines and liquors last for many years, and are considered better with age?