Baileys best before date [closed]

I'm the bar manager at Taj Bengal, Kolkata, India.

Just wanted to enquire if it's okay to serve Baileys Irish Cream after the "best before" date listed on the bottle.

I would be glad if I can get the answer soon, as a complete batch is about to pass its "best before" date tomorrow.

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Best Answer

Considering even the possibility of litigation, that is, if someone were to get sick and then make the correlation, I think the wiser move as an entrepreneur would be to simply give the stuff away before it expires. I'm sure the regulars would enjoy it. Plus, if you think quick enough on your feet you may be able to come up with a way to use the giveaway as a promo for something that actually brings in revenue ...perhaps a DIY Irish Car Bomb with Bailey's provided at no charge, worth the sale of Guiness and Jameson's.

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Quick Answer about "Baileys best before date [closed]"

Baileys will last 2 years past its manufacture date. You will find that target date on the label of every bottle. Whether stored in the pantry or the fridge, liqueurs like Baileys are best consumed within 6 months after opening.

Can you drink unopened out of date Baileys?

Would you use any cream that is long past its best before date? The answer to all these questions is no. Expired Baileys is not ok to drink and could potentially make you ill. Yes, the alcohol will help keep the drink fresh, but eventually (after around 2 years), the dairy within the beverage will sour and go bad.

How long does Baileys last after best before date?

How long will Baileys last unopened? An unopened bottle of Baileys should last months if not years beyond its two-year best-by date.

Does Baileys go bad after expiration date?

As Baileys is a liqueur with cream and cocoa, it's safe to say that it will go bad. Generally speaking, Baileys has a best-by date of 2 years after bottling. However, it is recommended that you finish it within 6 months after opening.

Can you get sick from out of date Baileys?

Though it may not taste quite as good as before. On the other hand, if your Bailey's has not only expired but has curdled, we do not recommend drinking it. Not only that but it is also likely to make you sick or give you a stomach upset.

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Answer 2

Oh yeah. Certainly you've got wiggle-room, I wish I could tell you how much. Certainly you have weeks, you probably have months. You could stretch your time with a refrigerator.

Answer 3

As long as the bottles have remained sealed they should be safe for at least another 6 months. Bailey's used to advertise a 30 month shelf life, with the same 2 year quality guarantee they still give. The alcohol content will act as a preservative against most microbial spoilage, but there is still a possibility of rancidity from other sources. If the product has been exposed to direct sunlight, heat above 25?C, or temperatures below 5?C you may see a separation of the whiskey-cream emulsion. Even under the best conditions the emulsion will break eventually yielding a separation between the whiskey and the fats from the cream.

The best thing to do is to keep it in a cool, dark place and check the product for any issues of odor, appearance, and flavor as each new bottle is opened.

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