Drinking in the light
This from a deep drinker
I have an antique drinks cabinet, in which I store a collection of spirits totaling 26 bottles. In order to help locate the bottle I want, I am thinking of installing a lighting system,. In keeping with the antique nature of the piece, I was wondering about using a selection of candles which I light when entertaining guests. As obviously refined, learned gents, I would value your advice on this.
May 3rd, 2006 at 4:48 pm
As an unrefined lassy I would say that candles sound like a pretty unsafe idea. Perhaps you could arrange them in alphabetical and age order to help your problem, your guests would then be amazed by your display skills.
May 4th, 2006 at 9:08 am
As the “unrefined lassy” says I would be slightly nervous about candles, enclosed spaces, antique furniture and whisky.
If you wish to persist may I suggest that the following precautions are taken.
1. That the candles have a clear space above them of at least 50cm to prevent sooting of the furniture - or even burning
2. That the precious bottles are not warmed by the candle - about 10cm gap
On another point, if it is not rude, the fact that you have this enormous collection either suggests a lack of friends or an overly large bank balance. If it is the latter I would happily become your friend.