Does Brandy Continue to Age in the Bottle?

Brandy, like other spirits, stays fine pretty much indefinitely. ... What's important to know is that spirits do not age once they're bottled. That means your bottle of brandy doesn't get better with age once you've bought it.

How long does brandy last in a bottle?

Brandy, unopened, does not go bad if kept away from heat and light. Once a bottle of brandy is opened, it's got about 1 to 2 years left before noticeable degradation in flavor and quality.

Does brandy get better with age in a bottle?

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.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.