How long is the shelf life of rice wine?

In our impression, the longer the wine is stored, the better it is, and the more fragrant it will be. Therefore, after we buy rice wine, we will also have this idea that this kind of wine can be stored for a long time. In fact, rice wine cannot be stored indefinitely. It has a certain shelf life. If it is past the shelf life, then you should not drink this rice wine. So, how long is the shelf life of rice wine?

The shelf life of rice wine varies depending on the quality of the wine. Generally, the shelf life of rice wine is between 12 months and 36 months, and the longest is no more than 5 years. Some rice wines in jars have a shelf life of 6 years.

1. The quality and taste of rice wine are usually maintained for 1 to 3 years. This period varies with the quality of the rice wine, the brewing method of the rice wine, the aging time of the rice wine, etc. Good quality rice wine is stored in a suitable environment for more than a year, and the various components in the wine will blend, decompose and generate with each other, reaching a micro-balance. It has a soft taste, obvious aged aroma, and a mellow and harmonious wine flavor, making it best for drinking. But after more than 3 years, the alcohol will evaporate and the quality will deteriorate.

2. In fact, all wines have a quality expiration date. The quality here is not only the quality of the wine, but also the taste. For example, although some countries' famous and high-quality finished liquors have no shelf life, it does not mean that the longer they are stored, the better. Because the finished liquor has been stored for more than 3 years, the trace components in it have changed and the taste is not as good as before. Most importantly, some ingredients have been decomposed, the indicators have been lowered, and there is a gap with the standards. Therefore, every wine has a shelf life, and under relatively suitable conditions, the shelf life can be appropriately extended.

It can be seen from this that rice wine has a shelf life, and the shelf life of rice wine of different qualities is different. The general shelf life of rice wine is one to two years, and the longest shelf life of rice wine is five or six years. If the rice wine is out of its shelf life, the alcohol will evaporate, the quality of the rice wine will decline, and the taste will be greatly reduced. Therefore, after purchasing rice wine, it must be consumed as soon as possible.