Other people doing it are okay; it's just the Statesians doing it that bugs him. But I hear him. Back to the subject, I don't think I've ever had scotch. I'm not much of a drinker, but wouldn't be against trying it. At least unlike smoking, there's evidence that alcohol in moderation has beneficial effects. Is there some brand I could try which might be a step or two above rotgut but not quite up to the standards of the elite epicureans here?