How long does a bottle of unopened rum last?

Basically, the shelf life of rum indefinite. That means your bottle of Bacardi or Captain Morgan is perfectly safe sitting in that cabinet. As long as it’s unopened and the seal isn’t compromised in any way, the rum should be as good twenty years from now as it is today.

Does rum go off once opened?

Once opened, rum can be stored for years without going bad, unless you keep it in an unsealed bottle next to a radiator or in direct sunlight. However, even if tightly resealed, the taste and quality of rum in an opened bottle will very slowly start to change as it reacts with oxygen in the air.

Does Bacardi white rum expire?

No, there is no real ‘expiry’ date for any ‘hard’ liquor really. Alcohol is a preservative, and most liquors including whiskey, rum, and vodka are generally 40 percent alcohol (or 80 proof). This is more than enough to preserve it indefinitely.

Does Malibu rum go bad if opened?

Of course, Malibu rum won’t magically go bad or lose all of its taste after that date. Unopened, it should stay perfectly fine for years past that date. Once you open it, the producer suggests using it within a year for best taste. Malibu rum should stay safe to drink indefinitely.

Should you refrigerate rum?

The rule I use is: If it’s under 15\% alcohol or if the base is wine, it goes in the fridge once it’s open. Spirits like whiskey, rum, gin, vodka, etc. don’t need to be refrigerated because the high alcohol content preserves their integrity.

Does bottled rum get better with age?

Unlike wines, distilled spirits do not improve with age once they are in the bottle. As long as they are not opened, your whiskey, brandy, rum, and the like will not change and they will certainly not mature further while they wait on the shelf.

Does opened Bacardi expire?

Basically, its shelf life is indefinite if stored properly. As you know by now, after opening the bottle, the rum starts to slowly lose its taste (depending on how it’s stored, how much liquid is in the bottle, etc.). Because of that, it’s recommended to drink the rum within a couple of years after opening.