[505Gibbs]

Originally Posted by New-to-Whiskey

I do not know much about whisky, so I thank all the people who have posted in here, I already learned more. I had it before and never really liked it, that was until I had Jameson at an Irish Pub.

At Kells Irish Pub in Seattle, I tried a shot of Midleton, it was unbelievable how much that whiskey kept changing in aroma, flavor and smoothness in the glass as it kept sitting out. That is what made me wonder if whisky improves with age?

Big question.........should I store a bottle of whiskey on its side like wine, or standing upright?


Next question - any recommendations for a Scotch I would like? I like Irish Whiskey - Jameson, Midleton and John L. Sullivan.


Last, actually there are beers that will improves with age as well. Such as Fuller's Vintage, Thomas Hardy's, some English and Belgian Ales, and there are a growing number of domestic micro-breweries purposely making vintage ales to improve with age.

If the whisky has a cork used in the stopper you should not store it on its side as the alcohol will attack and start to break down the material. Not immediately but over time it will. Store it upright.