Post #772527 by Michelle66 on Mon, Jan 30, 2017 6:49 AM

On 2017-01-30 06:35, AceExplorer wrote:
Interesting question. I think this would depend on how the falernum was made and if it was filtered. It does contain alcohol, so it is likely not spoiled, but since you've had it in storage for a while, may be some normal settling of the particulates which are normal in falernum. Shake it and then smell it, and if its still not giving you the heebie-jeebies, taste it. If it passes these tests and seems ok, you can gently raise it to 160-180 degrees Fahrenheit and then cool it rapidly in an ice bath. This would kill any living organisms but would not eliminate any toxins which could be present.

I don't suspect it would have spoiled though - I really think you're more likely seeing some settled particulates from long-term storage. My guess is that you've shaken it by now and that it's too late to post a photo.

You might want to change the title of this post to "Does Taylor's Falernum go bad?" which I think would be a more accurate thread title.

Thanks for the information (and the thread title suggestion).

I had bought the falernum to make authentic Zombie cocktails, but with Lemon Hart 151 currently unavailable in Japan, I've been conserving the half bottle I have left and the falernum has gone largely unused. (About the only overproof rum available here right now is Ronrico Purple Label...)