Does Brandy Go Bad? Brandy, unopened, does not go bad if kept away from heat and light. Once a bottle of brandy is opened, it's got about 1 to 2 years left before noticeable degradation in flavor and quality.

Is it safe to drink old brandy?

Mold, bacteria or other pathogens will not grow in a sealed bottle of brandy, so for the most part, it is safe to consume brandy that has been opened for a very long time. ... While some individuals may still enjoy a slightly less flavorful bottle of brandy, eventually the taste will become quite flat.

Can old brandy make you sick?

Expired alcohol doesn't make you sick. If you drink liquor after it's been open for more than a year, you generally only risk a duller taste. Flat beer typically tastes off and may upset your stomach, whereas spoiled wine usually tastes vinegary or nutty but isn't harmful.