Author: Lou

You find a bottle of brandy or cognac in the back of the cabinet, maybe a gift that’s been sitting untouched for years. Does brandy go bad? The short answer: Unopened brandy and cognac have an indefinite shelf life. Hennessy’s...

You find a bottle of Baileys in the back of the fridge, or maybe it’s been sitting in the liquor cabinet since last Christmas. Does Baileys go bad? The short answer: Unlike every other spirit in this cluster, the answer here is...

You find a bottle of vermouth in the back of the liquor cabinet, the same place it’s been sitting since you made martinis for a party months, maybe years, ago. Does vermouth go bad? The short answer: Yes, and much faster than...

You find a bottle of Kahlúa in the back of the cabinet, maybe left over from a batch of espresso martinis months ago. Does Kahlúa go bad? The short answer: Eventually, yes, but it’s far more durable than you’d guess from a...