How long does an unopened bottle of gin last?

Table of Contents:

1. How long does an unopened bottle of gin last?
2. Do spirits ever go off?
3. Can you drink out of date tonic water?
4. Can tonic water make you sick?
5. Why does Schweppes have quinine?
6. Is there quinine in gin?
7. Which drinks contain quinine?
8. Does Quinine interact with medications?

How long does an unopened bottle of gin last?

Gin stays fine for years, and its shelf life is basically indefinite. As long as your bottle of Gordon's gin, or any other quality brand, is unopened, it can sit in the cabinet for years....How Long Does Gin Last.

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Gin (Unopened or Opened)	Will stay fine indefinitely

Do spirits ever go off?

Spirits are completely shelf stable. ... Unlike wine, which can sometimes develop an off taste during storage, or rapidly go downhill once it's been opened, liquor will keep indefinitely.

Can you drink out of date tonic water?

Unless contaminants get into the bottle, it will last quite some time. When it comes to an unopened bottle of tonic water, it usually lasts years after the date on the label. If the bottle that's a bit old looks perfectly fine, the tonic is most likely safe to drink and still bubbly.

Can tonic water make you sick?

Regular consumption of tonic water may lead to side effects like nausea, stomach cramps, diarrhoea, vomiting, and nervousness. Among the serious side effects are bleeding problems, kidney damage, and abnormal heartbeat.

Why does Schweppes have quinine?

Quinine was originally developed as a medicine to fight malaria. ... The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allows tonic water to contain no more than 83 parts per million of quinine, because there can be side effects from quinine.

Is there quinine in gin?

Quinine is an alkaloid derived from the bark of the cinchona tree, and has been used for centuries as a treatment for malaria. ... Though no longer a primary treatment for malaria, quinine remains a popular beverage ingredient, both in gin and tonics and in bitter lemon or lime drinks.

Which drinks contain quinine?

Today, you can find quinine in some of your favorite beverages, most notably in tonic water. Historically, tonic water contained very high levels of quinine and was extremely bitter, requiring sugar and, at times, gin to improve the flavor profile.

Does Quinine interact with medications?

Quinine has no known severe interactions with other drugs.