There's not a lot in here I'd actively seek out – not a criticism, just that mass-market whiskies are what they are – but plenty in here is perfectly drinkable.

That said it's interesting how the global market has changed – there are whiskies in here I've never heard of, simple because they're not marketed in the UK. And in passing, I'd note that the couple of (non mass-market) Indian whiskies I've had have been quite good, so I might try and get a bottle of one of those just to try at some point.

I tend to agree with the author – it's worth making an effort to actively like things. Not every meal is a banquet, not every work of art is Citizen Kane or the the Mona Lisa, but most things have something that makes them enjoyable and worth spending a bit of time with. It's worth looking for that and appreciating that, rather than focusing on what you don't like about it.