How long does baileys irish cream last

Jean — I confirmed the above with Buffalo Trace, directly from their laboratory. They also added a clarification about drinking it sooner for best flavor, but it should be safe for years in the fridge. In terms of flavour and safety? Hi Christopher! An unopened many years old Mozart chocolate cream when opened was found to have coagulated. Is it safe for consumption, like added to drinks or added to cake ingredients etc?

I was once given a large Baileys Irish Cream, must have been around for a while , it definitely tasted like sour milk, this week was given a bottle marked March , tasted yesterday and it did upset my tummy. Any suggestions? Almost 3 years old. It is good, no phase separation. Original odour, taste. Stored at around 25 to 30 degree C for last 8 month at home. Drinking Science Featured Liqueurs. How long does Baileys last? About Post Author. Christopher Null Christopher Null is the founder and editor in chief of Drinkhacker.

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HD on December 30, at am. Do you know how long shelf life of Wayne Gretzy Cream Whiskey unopened and opened? Thank You. Christopher Null on January 11, at pm. There are few signs it is no longer drinkable. The bottle of Irish cream has an average shelf-life of about two years, and even an unopened liqueur can go bad once the expiration date passes.

In some cases, it can be perfectly safe to drink. However, it is always better to be safe and discard the bottle if you have kept it for more than six months after the date passes. Typically, Irish cream has a sweet, mild scent. If you open the bottle and smell a sour, strange odor, it means that cream has gone bad. The dairy part changes, and it can cause you a digestive problem if you drink it. Fresh Irish cream has a beige and creamy color, and any discoloration means it is no longer safe for consumption.

Once the beverage spoils, it can become darker and thicker than usual. One of the definite signs of spoilage is a curdled liqueur. If you notice chunks in the bottle and the dairy part separates from alcohol, the Irish cream has gone bad. Lumpy texture means that it is too old or has been exposed to heat.

The best tip you can get about storing Irish cream is to use it as soon as possible once you open the bottle. Luckily, there are many ways to use it, from classic cocktails to fruit dips. There are a few pieces of advice you can use to save it longer. If you decide to keep Irish cream in a pantry, place it in a dark and dry place. High temperatures accelerate the spoilage of dairy in a liqueur, so leave your liqueur away from the window and sunlight.

Once you open the bottle, make sure to close it tightly after use. Otherwise, alcohol can weather, and you will waste the beverage before time. Accidentally spilled drops can stick to the bottle cap causing you difficulty to open it next time.

Besides, the liqueur remnants on edge will spoil and grow bacteria, so you can accidentally contaminate the rest of the liqueur. Although you can store Irish cream in the pantry, most manufacturers recommend storing it in a refrigerator once you open it. That way, you preserve its original taste longer. Never leave liqueur in the fridge door. Besides heat, the Irish cream is also sensitive to sudden changes in temperature, which are common in that part due to frequent opening.

Liqueurs like the Baileys Irish Cream do not last long like the hard liquors. They will not go bad for another 1 to 2 months post the label dates probably 30 months is the safest but you will experience a low-quality taste to it. Once unopened then you will need to refrigerate it as with all alcohols, air tends to degrade the quality faster. That being said, answered by Kymberlee , the temperature of the storage conditions also plays a role in its premature quality degradation.

Usually, if you have to discard the Baileys Irish Cream then it is not because it is spoiled but because its quality does not have the pleasant taste as it should. Some of the signs you would look out for are funny smells and changes in their consistencies.

Also, according to the very own Baileys Chocolate Luxe if you have stored it for more than 2 years, whether opened or unopened, it is safe to say that you need to get rid of them too.