@snow
Most people don't know how to enjoy alcoholic drinks. I disliked them too, until I discovered this guy http://www.ralfy.com/
who finally clearly explained and illustrated what its all about:
You should smell and sip, any swallowed amount is wasted amount, a bottle should last for months. Most alcohol in shops is poor quality, because it's aimed at people who would waste it anyway (take shots or mix it with random stuff).
@namark
I mainly drink high-end cognac. So pretty much that
@snow