Mistakes Experts Want You To Stop Making When Storing Whiskey | Mashed

Why is room temperature the best option? “It helps preserve the flavor profile,” says Bill Welter, co-owner of Journeyman Distillery. “Temperature shifts that are too hot or too cold could alter the chemical composition of the whiskey, which will impart different, potentially undesirable flavors,” he adds. Perez agrees that low temperatures can impact the flavor, remarking that “if it gets too cold, the flavors and aromas may become less pronounced.”