So yes, your opened gin won’t go “bad” in any scary way. It just gets quieter, like a beloved song you’ve heard a thousand times. That doesn’t mean you love it any less—it just means you might want to crank up the volume with a new bottle now and then. Embrace the curiosity. The real fun isn’t about rules—it’s about exploring. Go taste your gin. Mix it. Share it. And if it tastes a little flat? That’s your cue to buy a new one, not a crisis.
Here’s to you, brave spirit explorer: you now know enough to be dangerous (in the best way possible). Life is a little more fun when you understand the rules—just so you can break them with style. Now go make yourself a drink. Cheers!