Ive been buying almond milk for quite some time for various reasons. One of the top reasons is because of its shelf life. I don't drink a lot of milk, so a carton of it can last quite a while in my house. I like that I can keep almond milk in my fridge much, much longer than a carton of regular milk (or skim milk, which is what I used to buy in my pre-almond-milk days). And now that I buy many of my grocery dry goods online, I find my trips to an actual supermarket are way less than they used to be, lessening the opportunities for me to pick up a carton of milk. And THEN I discover this same milk I have been buying doesnt need to be refrigerated if it hasn't been opened! There is literally no taste difference than the cold version of this, and I find it lasts just as long once opened, as well. Out of all the brands Ive tried, this is one of my favorites.