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

My understanding is that in regards to James Bond, he should be asking for his drink “stirred, not shaken” as it would be easier to see if a powdered substance had been added – however, artistic license meant this got switched around as it “sounded cooler”