307744 Sat Jul 08 13:52:36 -0700 2006 2 36 Spirits 0 1733246 My mother-in-law just gave me vodka, gin, etc. which she's had for at least 30 years. Some opened, some not. Are they still good to drink? Would they lose their potency if opened? Any thoughts? Sat Jul 08 13:52:36 -0700 2006 12929 shopgirl 1 1733689 Here's a thread on this from a few weeks ago. http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/303289 Sat Jul 08 20:29:44 -0700 2006 1733246 10732 JMF 1 1735182 Thanks, JMF! Now I feel better, especially since my husband has started hitting the 100 proof vodka! :) Mon Jul 10 02:20:41 -0700 2006 1733246 12929 shopgirl