Perhaps I should give whiskey another shot
Good idea. You have another shot of whiskey. Although real drinkers know that the only good whiskey is whisky. And only real connoisseurs realize the difference. (Scotch whisky is spelled without the letter ‘e’.)
There are for sure many people in a similar situation as you and your LOR will tell you how to be noheg.
But I do appreciate your problem. I also may be allergic to alcohol… after half a bottle of scotch my head begins spinning!