eli5: Why is hard liquor easier to drink when it has been in the fridge or freezer?

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Liquor tastes better when it is drank straight from the fridge or freezer. Why?

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Anonymous 0 Comments

Not all liquor tastes better from the freezer. Gin, cognac, whisky and bourbons for example taste good chilled or room temp too.

Anonymous 0 Comments

When things are cold, we are able to taste them less. This makes spirits a little easier to chug. They also numb your throat a little, which allows quicker drinking.