"Without them, there would be no Scotch." Whiskey yes, but not Scotch whiskey. "I imagine for many that would be a sadder world."

Anne can't help but grin, "And it would be fair for the country that makes Scotch to know a good remedy."

There's a pause, almost a glitch. "I --" it's like the words have vanished for a moment, "-- of course I knew plenty growing up." She can't think of another reason, "perhaps it's a bit of nostalgia on my part."

"Do you?"