I think beer culture is probably the most casual with whiskey/whisky culture after that, bars are obviously a great place for convo for both. I enjoy cigar lounges for similar reasons. I think some people (college students, wineos) can create a poor imagine of drinking but I def don't think it's all bad. Hard to paint something from the dawn of civilization with a broad brush.

I personally enjoy nerding out on the distinctives of beer, wine, and spirits when I found customers really appreciated me laying out the facts. There's a lot of history that spans cultural and political differences no matter where you decide to dive in.