This is important because it's the core mechanism at play: (1) find a thing (2) like a thing (3) cross paths with the people who have incorporated "thing liking" into their personality and either bounce off their wall of bullshit or break through to become "one of us" "thing liking" uses all the same language, as you point out, and that language is generally deployed only around people who are either (a) in the circle of trust (b) are being invited into the circle of trust or (c) are used defensively against people who have mocked the circle of trust. I can go "Ardbeg uigeadail is 'angry scotch' because it tastes mean." That's because it's not particularly refined - it's literally 108 proof. And I can read ...but I can't take it seriously because "scotch aficionado" is not something I call myself, despite the fact that I'm apparently the only person I know who can list a few highland, lowland, islay and speysides without having to consult Wikipedia.I've witnessed discussions on wine that, should you do find-and-replace on a couple key phrases, it'd be every otaku 'dubs vs subs' thread.
Big barbecue smoke and sweet sauce, and plenty of peat. Meaty, full-bodied and rich even on the nose, and with a dark complexion throughout the experience. In terms of oak, it's a medium influence, and a decent ashy note low in the glass; also some mild black pepper, and a dry campfire on the beach. Decently coastal, with brine and iodine, just a bit of funk, even a hint of formaldehyde; the longer the bottle is open, the more salty and medicinal it gets. Then we get onto the fruits: dried raisins and prunes, juicy strawberry, cherry, and plum; there is earthy fig, as well as a bit of sweet orange oil. We finish this section with some smoked fish, as well as cinnamon raisin toast.