Underberg Bitters

[GlorifiedRice]

Hi, I have had a tin of Underberg Bitters in my pantry for 12 years. Are they still good?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underberg

I made "Cookingwithdog's" Okonomiyaki for dinner and it was far too yummy and now Im stuffed and would like a sip of bitters

to heal me.

Is anything alcoholic generally good forever?

[SylviaLovegren]

If they're in a tin I'd be afraid of chemical reaction and/or leaching. Pour some into a glass and look and sniff. If either comes up wonky, I'd throw out and start fresh.

[GlorifiedRice]

I drank a mini bottle last night and felt instantly better! Alert and fresh and the "full" feeling went away.

Since Im a teetotler I got a lil buzz too. LOL at least I slept good.

[thirtyoneknots]

Is anything alcoholic generally good forever?

Spiritous items will last essentially forever though their flavor can change over extreme time. Liqueurs, especially fruit or floral flavors, are less stable. Herbal things are a good bet. These guidelines may not apply for stuff under about 20% abv.

[_john]

I didn't know it was used as a bitter. I drink one bottle over ice with club soda after a night of eating.