How long does Sake last?

not sure if this will get moved to the Spirits board (not sure where it fits).

I found a bottle of Sake from about 7yrs ago (unopened). there is no 'vintage' date on it. I am wondering if it is still okay, or if it is time to send it to the plumbing gods.

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dinersaurus Jan 8, 2009 10:15 AM

Speaking of , how long does an open bottle of sake last?

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  chazzerking Jan 8, 2009 08:01 PM
  
  About like white wine. You can use a vacuvin or similar, but really should be drunk at once. It'll be okay for a couple of days refrigerated.
  
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chazzerking Jan 7, 2009 07:12 PM

7 years is definitely too long. Sake isn't made to "age" and should be drunk? drank? drinkened? consumed within about 6 months. It will be okay for up to a year especially if kept refrigerated, but I wouldn't reccommend it but , hell, open it and taste it. it is would be worthwile as an experiment to see how much it has deteriorated. don't drink much though.

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  cleopatra999 Jan 7, 2009 08:06 PM
  
  good to know thanks...
  I may just toss it. To be honest I am not much of a fan. I should have just given it away ages ago. I don't even know if I would know that it was 'off'
  
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