Why is “older” whiskey generally considered better than “newer” whiskey? And does this apply to all alcohol?
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Chemical changes happen as the whiskey sits around, which alter the taste. Some of that is the whiskey absorbing flavors, smells, and colors from the wood barrel it’s stored in, and some is chemical components in the whiskey being created and destroyed without interacting with the wood.
Lots of people prefer the taste of old whiskey. But you can’t just decide to make more old whiskey for tomorrow. So there’s often more people wanting old whiskey than there is old whiskey available, and that shortage drives up the price.
The same applies to wine but not to beer. The lower alcohol content of beer means it doesn’t always last as long in storage, and hops flavors change in storage in ways that fewer people like.
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