How is vodka stored

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Maureen Petrosky. The alcohol will slowly dissipate if left quickly dissipate, so keeping it in a low-temperature environment will help slow down the ruining process. Vodka should not be stored in the fridge for very long if you want to have chilled alcohol, store it for a couple of hours to help it become chilled before serving.

Since a fridge can be bright, you need to make sure that the bottle is wrapped in a dark cloth to ensure that the light does not get to the alcohol. The temperature will keep the drink from dissipating and losing taste, but the light can hurt it. Storing vodka in the fridge for an extended period is unwise. Instead, only keep vodka for a short time in the refrigerator if you prefer it cold and ensure that the light does not get to it.

Just like the fridge, Vodka should not be stored in the freezer for a long time. Vodka freezes at degrees Fahrenheit and most freezers are around 0 degrees. This temperature will not freeze it but can cause the alcohol to dissipate. The cold of the freezer masks the flavor that comes out when stored properly. If the alcohol is frozen open, it can cause a more considerable dissipation of alcohol and flavor.

If you want to make alcohol cold, you can use a cocktail shaker with ice or pour the vodka over ice. If you wish to store vodka, it is best to keep the vodka in a pantry in a cold dark place. This will ensure your alcohol dissipates at a slower pace and maintains its good taste. It can be challenging to tell if vodka has gone wrong because of its extended expiration date. There are ways to tell, but most of it relates to time. Time: Vodka can be stored for up to a possible years. Suppose stored longer than that vodka will have a weaker taste and maybe no taste at all.

Room temperature is fine. Once a vodka bottle has been opened, its lifespan shortens somewhat. Spirits expert Ethan Kelley, interviewed on the Kitchn website, estimates that a bottle starts to lose its character after six to eight months. These subtle changes in flavor and aroma may not be noticeable immediately, but you may detect changes after a year. Even at this stage, the vodka is still safe to drink -- it simply won't be at its best in terms of taste.

Keep an eye on stored bottles to prolong their shelf life. A decreasing level of vodka within a bottle may mean that the cork is no longer properly sealing the bottle and that excess evaporation is occurring. If the bottle is stored horizontally, the vodka may come into contact with the cork, both damaging the cork and altering the taste of the vodka in an unplasant way. Dr James Holloway has been writing about games, geek culture and whisky since One thing to point out about liquor storage is they are shelf-stable.

In general, refrigeration or freezing is not necessary. Of course, you can always put a bottle of vodka in the fridge or freezer to chill before serving.

That being said, you can safely keep an unopened or opened bottle of vodka in a cupboard, liquor cabinet, or in the cellar. The last two are real enemies to your liquor supply. While safety is not compromised, heat and light can negatively alter the flavor. Fluctuating temperatures may affect the taste. Contrary to wine storage, you need to put your vodka and other liquors vertically. When placed on its side for the long term, the cork might be damaged by the high alcohol content and lead to leakage.

This risk is less if the bottle is sealed with a screw cap. For long term storage, a cellar is an ideal place. Always seal the bottle after each serving. If you leave the pourer on or the bottle is not tightly sealed, the alcohol starts to evaporate and oxidize. If the bottle is only a quarter left or even less, consider transferring the vodka into a smaller bottle.

More room in the bottle means more air to speed up the evaporation process.