What (if any) difference is gained from shaking an alcoholic drink vs stirring it?

Question

You know the classic James Bond line “Martini, shaken, not stirred” is there an actual difference in the taste of the drink from shaking it vs stirring it?

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Answer 1

Shaking breaks off more bits of the ice cubes, resulting in a slightly more watered down drink as the ice melts, as compared to stirring.