Maybe that's just the case. I've only ever bought alcohol on my own like twice in my whole life, usually I'll just try something a friend or family member has. I tried some supposedly fancy cognac one time and it too was terrible, felt like being kicked in the head.
Once you've tried $100 a bottle whisky you'll know.
I had a shot of $200 *per shot* Hennessey and it was the most amazing thing I ever had in my mouth.
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