by ggilbertva » Thu Apr 09, 2009 9:11 pm
Alan,
I've had whiskey's dating back to 1921 and taste great. As Jeff pointed out, if the whiskey is clear, give it a try. Worst case is oxidation set in and it will taste off. Once you open the bottle, the cork won't be any good; in fact, it may crumble to pieces. Find a new cork once it's opened.