Funny you mention this,
The last weeks, I'm getting the impression that beer is def never helping with the shadows.
Being member of a whiskyclub and owner of 3 small cabinets full of Scotlands finest, I might be biased to say this.
Whisky does seem to help for me. after a few double ones the shadows seem to stop (lucky me, but my poor wallet).
I have to admit, it's better not to think about it too much, or my collection could get killed very soon