18 year Glenfiddich

[ddlm0214]

I have a 18 year Glenfiddich, I'm thinking about keep it sealed for a couple years then open it. Is the taste gonna be better or the wine is gonna go bad? Help please.

[Ganga]

If it remains sealed properly, you should have no problems with the whisky. If the cork develops issues, then it is possible for it to turn.

[bredman]

Try to store it upright and keep the cork dry. Also avoid direct sunlight.

[The Third Dram]

Then open it and sip away!

(very tasty Highland whisky)

[bscepter]

from what i've read, unlike wine, whisky does NOT mature in the bottle. so once it leaves the cask, it can be drunk now or in 40 years and not make a difference.

[bredman]

from what i've read, unlike wine, whisky does NOT mature in the bottle. so once it leaves the cask, it can be drunk now or in 40 years and not make a difference.

"Maturation" with whisky is the interaction of the spirit and the wood, so no, whisky can't mature in glass. However, over time the whisky can alter. Something called old bottle effect (OBE).

[whiskgeek]

It generally happens with exposure to air. So the less air in the bottle, the longer it lasts. From what I've heard, once a bottle gets down to around a quarter remaining, it should be finished quickly or it will oxidize. Over half full, and it should still store indefinitely.