Corks do not last long, as they shrivel and dry out with time. Synthetic corks are better at sealing your rum bottle. A corked rum bottle should have a wax or plastic seal over the opening. An inefficient lid can cause air to enter the bottle and oxidation to occur. Even if you chose to put aside your rum bottle, make sure it was not opened frequently.
Every time the liquid is exposed, you are losing some of the volume and flavor. If your bottle is less than half full, you can transfer it to another bottle. The existing bottle is host to air that is capable of causing oxidation. If you have transferred it to a smaller bottle that is clean and tightly screwed, your liquor can last for years.
If rum was left open, it should stay drinkable. Otherwise, rum can last for years. However, to ensure the best experience, most people recommend keeping it for about two months. The degradation process occurs rather slowly if it was stored under ideal conditions. The amount of liquid left is one of the most crucial aspects to consider when you come across a long overlooked bottle of booze. I often took that as a license for them to sell more product, but maybe these brand ambassadors were truly being quality-minded.
E-mail your wine and spirits questions to The Globe. Look for answers to select questions to appear in the Good Taste newsletter and on The Globe and Mail website. Follow us on Twitter: globeandmail Opens in a new window. Report an error. Editorial code of conduct. However, most decanters have a looser seal for the glass stopper, which will lead to oxidation.
The thing to look for is to get a geometric stopper, this seems to be the key to keeping the decanter airtight. Here is a really good decanter found on Amazon. See Amazon Listing. Rum in a flask is great, but it has the same dangers as rum in a glass bottle. You still need to keep the flask in a cool, dark space. Ideally, any rum you put in a flask is expected to be gone within a day. So drink up! In general, spirits should not be kept in plastic bottles.
The chemistry of alcohol reacts negatively with the plastic compounds. Think of alcohol as a solvent, and you get the point. If you plan to put your rum in a plastic decanter , make sure the plastic is rated for alcohol storage. Even then, only keep it in the container for a few days to a week, at most.
If you prefer your rum served cold over ice, then refrigerate. The point about air still comes into play-make sure the bottle is tightly closed. Liquors are not like wine.
More empty space in the bottle equals quicker change of taste and therefore loss of quality. As mentioned earlier, rum will be safe to drink for many, many years. Basically, its shelf life is indefinite if stored properly. The faster the better, obviously.
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