Effect of light on aging
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Effect of light on aging
Does direct or indirect sunlight affect the product? I'm just wondering if higher proof alcohol is more resistant to UV than say wine? I have some stuff aging on a shelf that gets indirect sunlight. Should I move it to a dark place?
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Re: Effect of light on aging
I dont thank light is going to have much effect on distilled product but it could to any added flavors and colors.
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Re: Effect of light on aging
Thanks for your answer. I'll play on the side of caution and move it to somewhere darker.
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Re: Effect of light on aging
Or you could just wrap the bottles in foil. 

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Re: Effect of light on aging
Any alc I have, whether it be beer, wine, or spirits is kept in the dark. I know for a fact, that sunlight will skunk beer relatively quickly, and with the amount of time we put into spirits, there's no sense in chancing it. Plus if you keep it in the dark, it's harder for other people to find! 

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Re: Effect of light on aging
"Plus if you keep it in the dark, it's harder for other people to find! "
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