> I haven't found the taste for any sort of Whisky yet. I'm only 24,
> so it hasn't been that long really, but I don't understand how a
> couple of my friends can drink it so heavily. I did not like the
> taste of Jack from the first time I had it, and I couldn't even
> finish like 1/10 of the first scotch I ordered (I think it was a
> Johnny Red, maybe Black). I did find Crown to be fairly tolerable,
> but it was mixed with probly way too much coke.
>
> I don't want to give up on it though, maybe it takes a while to
> develop the taste for it, and once I do I will discover something
> great? So I wanted to see what some of you experienced with these
> spirits (did you like it right away?), and if there's any advice on
> how to ween myself onto these.
>
> Thanks,
> The Commish
I wouldn't worry too much about having a distaste for whiskey. I'm only 21,
but I love bourbon. It's my favorite spirit. In fact, one of my first real
drinks was a scotch and soda, which I loved. On the other hand, I can't drink
gin; I think it tastes absolutely vile. I kind of wish I liked it so I could
order the king of cocktails, a gin martini, and enjoy it, but I just can't do
it. It's really just your personal tastes, just as you might not like some
food that your friends love. I, for example, hate grilled cheese sandwiches
and tomato soup, but a lot of people I know love it. It's their comfort food,
but it makes me gag! C'est la vie. Drink what you like, and avoid the other
stuff.