Actually, Morgan, sipping can occur in any weather.
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If it's hot, the sips are, as a rule, usually larger.
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I consider sipping to be an art form. There are various movements/periods in sipping as well.
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There's classical sipping which features fine wine. Western European sipping involving imports. Americana, usually straight up with a fine Kentucky mash, and Far Eastern/Asian which I prefer "on the rocks." Of course we can't forget the "American Primative" technique which is more swilling than sipping and generally involves PBR, the beast, or IC.
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There is, of course, more refined swilling but one would need to consult a true expert in the field to determine what should be swilled.
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