Does anyone have an idea about the shelf life of green dragon? I keep it cool and out of the sunlight but will I lose strength over time? If so, what type of time frame would it be? Months or years?

To avoid the wonderful flavor of Everclear does a weaker % of ethanol effect the results. 151 rum would at least have a little flavor and sweetness to it. I know that a steeper gradient of alcohol will make the process more efficient, but could this not be compensated for by starting with a little more 151 (3oz vs 2oz of Everclear) and perhaps heating it for a little longer? I have had very good results with the soak and wait method using just 35% vodka, I just let it wait for a longer period of time.
ky1956 Reviewed by ky1956 on . The Definitive Green Dragon (Revised, Updated, Combined) Hi Friends, Since I first posted the Definitive Green Dragon 6 months ago, I have received many great comments, answered many questions, and gained more expertise with the extraction myself. I decided it's time to update my recipe and combine my other posts. The biggest change is increasing the extraction temperature from 150-165°F to 170°F. Below is the original recipe (updated). Tips and techniques follow. Thanks for all the feedback and interest. Rating: 5