2. Alcohol
Ends in: A year
$20 is the average price.
Many individuals appreciate the pleasure of having a fully stocked bar at home, but if you’re an enthusiastic alcohol collector, take caution. Spirits that have not been opened have an almost infinite shelf life, but once the bottle is opened, its timer starts to run.

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You cannot leave that partially used bottle of Cointreau sit around for months on end because most spirits must be replaced if they have been opened and have been open for more than a year. Beer and other forms of alcohol have far more precise use-by dates. Positively, if you wanted a reason to throw a party to finish off all that alcohol, this is a wonderful one.
