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I would rather do a shot of everclear than that vile orange stuff.

Couldn't resist. I was inspired by a similarly titled thread.:D

Having just become a new Dad, I've taken to drinking whisky a lot more than I used to. One thing that has always struck me about the stuff - or indeed any drink with a high-alcohol content - is that it is physically difficult to swallow. Why is it easy to chug down water and soft drinks, but...