I don't believe anybody really enjoys the flavor of alcohol

[futurefields]

Let's be honest ethanol tastes like crap, seriously

If you like that flavor you are f***ed up

 

[futurefields]

People learn to appreciate the taste because they associate it with the buzz

The flavor itself is bad, they want the buzz

If it gave no buzz they would drink soda or something else instead

 

[vi edit]

That's why bourbon is only 45%-55% alcohol. The rest of it is flavored with charred oak barrel and unicorn tears. Which taste awesome.

 

[BoomerD]

Everclear, the closest to "pure" alcohol most of us will ever get, is difficult to drink straight. At 190 proof, (apparently they now make it in 151 proof too) that's 95% pure alcohol. IMO, it's like drinking perfume...or something worse...but, when mixed well, the horrible alcohol taste goes away...and with the right mixer, becomes pleasant to drink.

MOST "boozes" are an acquired taste...you have to "learn" to like the flavor.

 

[brianmanahan]

i tasted 1 sip of alcohol when i was 5 or 6 years old

and that was enough to last a lifetime for me. so disgusting x_x

 

[BurnItDwn]

Alcohol naked, without any synergy of other flavors is indeed horrible and incomprehensibly terribad.

However, get a nice malty and bitter double coffee oatmeal chocolate stout going, and around 15% or so abv really brings out all the other flavors.

Rum Cake ... amazing awesome delicious flavor... yes, much of alcohol would have burnt off, but still some alcohol left, in low cncentrations, it helps the taste.

Think of alcohol as an ingredient. Sometimes it helps, sometimes it hurts.

 

[futurefields]

MOST "boozes" are an acquired taste...you have to "learn" to like the flavor.

This "learning to enjoy the flavor" is associating the flavor with the pleasant buzz you get. The flavor itself is still bad. There's a reason you don't see whiskey flavored versions of other food. Whiskey tastes bad. Men drink it because it is perceived as manly to drink something that burns going down. It's the Don Draper thing. The flavor is still and always will be shit because it's watered down ethanol flavored by wood that you are drinking.

 

[Pantoot]

. There's a reason you don't see whiskey flavored versions of other food.

Sure don't.

 

[BurnItDwn]

OMG, Bourbon County stout or KBS ... soooo good ...
Bourbon barrel aged stouts are soooooo tasty! Another thing that uses whisky as a flavor!

 

[sourceninja]

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[Ruptga]

Sweet bait thread bro.

 

[slag]

Alcohol naked, without any synergy of other flavors is indeed horrible and incomprehensibly terribad.

However, get a nice malty and bitter double coffee oatmeal chocolate stout going, and around 15% or so abv really brings out all the other flavors.

Why would anyone want to drink something bitter? A bitter taste is not a pleasant one at all. Sweet, salty, those are pleasant tastes to most people. I don't know anyone who would drink something bitter and like it. The very taste makes you pucker and want to spit it out.

 

[jlee]

This "learning to enjoy the flavor" is associating the flavor with the pleasant buzz you get. The flavor itself is still bad. There's a reason you don't see whiskey flavored versions of other food. Whiskey tastes bad. Men drink it because it is perceived as manly to drink something that burns going down. It's the Don Draper thing. The flavor is still and always will be shit because it's watered down ethanol flavored by wood that you are drinking.

Stop drinking shitty alcohol.

 

[gorb]

OMG, Bourbon County stout or KBS ... soooo good ...
Bourbon barrel aged stouts are soooooo tasty! Another thing that uses whisky as a flavor!

I agree. BA stouts are my favorite

 

[BoomerD]

This "learning to enjoy the flavor" is associating the flavor with the pleasant buzz you get. The flavor itself is still bad. There's a reason you don't see whiskey flavored versions of other food. Whiskey tastes bad. Men drink it because it is perceived as manly to drink something that burns going down. It's the Don Draper thing. The flavor is still and always will be shit because it's watered down ethanol flavored by wood that you are drinking.

No. For me, the buzz is more of a side benefit. I LIKE the taste of many good varieties of whiskey/whisky. However, bourbon/Tennessee whiskies are not in that list. Just the smell of Jack Daniels...or most bourbons makes me want to vomit. (Might have something to do with drinking 2 fifths of Bourbon Supreme when I was about 14...and it nearly killed me.)

For me, the "heat" in jalapenos and other varieties of Capsicum annuum is a side benefit. I like the flavor of the "fruit."
Capsicum chinense is different. Most varieties are hotter than I prefer...and I don't care much for the underlying flavor of the "fruit."

 

[poofyhairguy]

If it gave no buzz they would drink soda or something else instead

Nah. I drink one or two beers most the time I drink even though it doesn't give me a buzz. I do it because I like the taste of whatever beer I was drinking.

 

[PJFrylar]

No. For me, the buzz is more of a side benefit. I LIKE the taste of many good varieties of whiskey/whisky. However, bourbon/Tennessee whiskies are not in that list. Just the smell of Jack Daniels...or most bourbons makes me want to vomit. (Might have something to do with drinking 2 fifths of Bourbon Supreme when I was about 14...and it nearly killed me.)

For me, the "heat" in jalapenos and other varieties of Capsicum annuum is a side benefit. I like the flavor of the "fruit."
Capsicum chinense is different. Most varieties are hotter than I prefer...and I don't care much for the underlying flavor of the "fruit."

I was about to come in and mention Capsicum as an example that you do find "whiskey flavored versions of other food"

I just got in 7oz of dried bird's eye chili peppers, not the hottest pepper around but hot enough to give the burning/tingling sensation on your tongue and lips. Why would you eat something like that besides liking the flavor? Endorphins.

 

[feralkid]

Why would anyone want to drink something bitter? A bitter taste is not a pleasant one at all. Sweet, salty, those are pleasant tastes to most people. I don't know anyone who would drink something bitter and like it. The very taste makes you pucker and want to spit it out.

As others have stated, it is an acquired taste; one which you have not yet developed.

Not everyone is like you...people enjoy a wide variety of tastes.

 

[IronWing]

Everclear, the closest to "pure" alcohol most of us will ever get, is difficult to drink straight. At 190 proof, (apparently they now make it in 151 proof too) that's 95% pure alcohol. IMO, it's like drinking perfume...or something worse...

Quit being a pussy, 190 proof is just, well okay, it sucks. It doesn't even "burn" like the watered down stuff, it actually hurts and leaves your mouth and throat raw. It is also educational as in, "I was stupid to drink that."

But the OP is correct, alcohol tastes nasty. You shouldn't drink alcohol.

 

[BurnItDwn]

Why would anyone want to drink something bitter? A bitter taste is not a pleasant one at all. Sweet, salty, those are pleasant tastes to most people. I don't know anyone who would drink something bitter and like it. The very taste makes you pucker and want to spit it out.

I love bitter things. Most adults love bitter things. Most children do not love bitter things.

Examples of bitter things that I love, that most adults love and mist children do not love: brussels sprouts, asparagus, arugula, COFFEE, tea, dill, artichokes, kale, saffron, tumeric, dark chocolate, some mushrooms

Also, I like sweet things too, but only in moderation.

Sour things are a favorite too, i LOVE LOVE LOVE a good Oude Geuze more than most.

Furthermore, salty can be good, in moderation, as too much salt makes me thirsty, but a bit of salt on my steak is great, also I very much enjoy a salty sour gose.

In any case, Alcohol itself is not bitter, the bitterness in beer comes from the Hops.

 

[BurnItDwn]

Quit being a pussy, 190 proof is just, well okay, it sucks. It doesn't even "burn" like the watered down stuff, it actually hurts and leaves your mouth and throat raw. It is also educational as in, "I was stupid to drink that."

But the OP is correct, alcohol tastes nasty. You shouldn't drink alcohol.

My throat wont let me drink everclear. Anything stronger than 151 instantly comes back up.
I stick to 80 proof or lower. Sadly, my intestines have been all flummoxed up by some kinda infection since like Oct, so I'm avoiding all alcohol.

 

[sdifox]

My throat wont let me drink everclear. Anything stronger than 151 instantly comes back up.
I stick to 80 proof or lower. Sadly, my intestines have been all flummoxed up by some kinda infection since like Oct, so I'm avoiding all alcohol.

Alcohol kills most infections :awe:

 

[BurnItDwn]

Alcohol kills most infections :awe:

Doctors orders ..

He gave me the all clear for hot foods, just have a list of certain things to avoid ... Sadly, the "avoid" list includes things like Coffee and Alcohol... but, the abdominal pain and cramping is far far worse than not being able to drink tasty things ... I should recover and at least be OK for moderate drinking at some point again.

 

[dainthomas]

Let's be honest ethanol tastes like crap, seriously

If you like that flavor you are f***ed up

1. Walk into a liquor store.
2. Find a bottle of something you've tried.
3. Now look four shelves above that and buy one of those.

 

[sdifox]

Doctors orders ..

He gave me the all clear for hot foods, just have a list of certain things to avoid ... Sadly, the "avoid" list includes things like Coffee and Alcohol... but, the abdominal pain and cramping is far far worse than not being able to drink tasty things ... I should recover and at least be OK for moderate drinking at some point again.

I don't drink so no sympathy from me.