I used to enjoy a neat Scotch every now and then too, Balvenie and Oban were my go-tos for something smooth. I’m also picky with Martinis; they’ve gotta be gin, stirred, dry, and in the classic glass or it just doesn’t feel right. I don’t drink much anymore, though. Got to a point where even casual drinking didn’t feel so casual mentally, even if it wasn’t frequent. It’s wild how everyone’s body and brain react differently, and what seems totally fine for one can slowly mess with another.
I’m
in Abbeycare right now actually, and it changed how I think about what “normal” drinking even means. More people struggle quietly than you'd think.