Why is “older” whiskey generally considered better than “newer” whiskey? And does this apply to all alcohol?

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Why is “older” whiskey generally considered better than “newer” whiskey? And does this apply to all alcohol?

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Some wines can be aged in the bottle. It will mellow the tannins or the harsh astringent taste. But not all wines. Some, particularly whites, can sit around too long and lose flavor or body.

One time I bought a wine from a small producer, and they were adamant that it had to be aged. When I finally opened it 5 years later, it was crap. The winery screwed up when they made it. I think they said that just so people wouldn’t taste it and to sell it.

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