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Drinking shots of gin.
The place I frequent has the same price for whisky, whiskey (with an e), and vodka.
The bartender says I'm the only person who opts for shots of gin as first preference.
Why is there a difference between whisky and whiskey?
Generally speaking, whiskys are Scottish in origin, while whiskeys may come from any country. But there is no hard-and-fast rule about it.
whiskey is a beverage Irish and American in origin, according to google.
Wiktionary says whisky is Scotch and whiskey is Irish or bourbon, apparently.
Ask the Irish.
Huh. Interesting. I don't think I've ever tried gin as a shot.
Why would you feel guilty that? Why would that be socially unacceptable? Sure, it's uncommon, but it's fine.