Is my bottle of A'bunadh still drinkable?

Sorry for wrong spelling... (understand)

Interesting question. First of all, you're very lucky to have access to the batch 45 and if you can buy as many more as you can get your hands on. It's a great example of the expression.

I would need more information regarding the situation. First, did you take the bottle out of the canister? Second, what sort of cleaner was it. Third, did it accidentally spray on the bottle or was there a spill, and how long was there contact with the bottle? Fourth, had toy removed the was seal over the stopper.

If you can answer these questions I may be able to make an educated guess.

@Nozinan Thank you for your interest in my question. The bottle is out from the canister. I didn't remove the wax covering the stopper. About the type, on the label it says "Window cleaner" It is for windows, mirrors, etc... It is not about a spill but a spray with the liquid being in contact with the bottle for 2-3 minutes.

If that's the case I could answer in 2 ways

1. It's best not to drink it. Put it back in its canister and bring it to me in Canada for "appropriate disposal".

2. It is likely that there has been no contact with even the stopper. Even if it sprayed on to the finished wooden top of the stopper, it would likely be safe. I would avoid contact with cleaning fluids in the future.

@Nozinan Thank you! :) Ehe ... Canada is far far away from Romania. The transport could be huge ... I would rather dispose of it myself (read drink it). About buying other batch 45 bottles... in the liquor shop where I bought it there was only one. Rare stuff...

Nozinan is absolutely correct the wax should have protected your valuable whisky, but I would remove the wax immediately too. Solvents can be absorbed by organic materials (wax) and be released slowly over time. Good job it was A'Bunadh, and not something less well protected.

The wax seal would have protected it well. There's also the tear-away sticky tape inside the wax that would have added another layer of protection.

If you are not keeping this for anything special, it's a good excuse now to crack the bottle open for a taste, just to make sure that everything is alright. :)

@sengjc I have a lot of patience. There is a type of wine in my country made from a sort of grapes which have the same name as the name for strawberries. This whisky have the same colour as that wine, and I like it much. For now, I like looking from time to time at the colour of the whisky in the full bottle. :) I like the shape of the bottle too.