Effects of light on the bottle

[cdn_dram]

I've read that it's best to keep Scotch away from direct sunlight when storing. What about buying a product from a store that the bottle has been sitting in a display case for a while (not in sunlight but obviously a lit area) ? Any concern around degradation if it's been sitting out for a couple months?

Cheers

[opelfruit]

Nah, you're talking years before an issue would occur. Don't worry about it.


If it's been on their hands for many months and they can't shift it, maybe there is room for negotiation on the price, yes


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[ralfy legend]

It's all about the heat from sunlight Ive been told right? Anyway I'm a fan of aldi but I was disgusted when yesterday I seen bottles laid flat, poor cork, anyway I stood four back upright.

[ralfy legend]

It's all about the heat from sunlight Ive been told right? Anyway I'm a fan of aldi but I was disgusted when yesterday I seen bottles laid flat, poor cork, anyway I stood four back upright.

[cdn_dram]

[opelfruit]

[Olorin]

It is only direct sunlight that is the main issue - typically it is the UV radiation from the sun that is energetic enough to actually degrade the molecules. Normal indoor lighting should be fine.