>It certainly keeps for years, though the blossom-like
flavor of some honeys may fade in time

It does degrade a bit over time although doesn’t seem to “spoil” as a food for humans.

I have an earlier edition of Leslie Bailey’s ‘Honey Bee Pathology’. Bailey writes on some of the 
causes of dysentery and has this to say: 

“Even honey that has been stored at ambient temperatures for several years causes dysentery and 
shortens the lives of bees compared with those fed on sucrose.” 

Regards,
Dick Allen

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