"Oh, You Wouldn't Like This" Says Sultured Chinotto Guy

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A sophisticated man of class, taste and culture reckons "you wouldn't really like" while sipping his glass bottle of chinotto at an overpriced inner city deli.

The comment was delivered in a measured, sympathetic tone, with the drinker reportedly taking a slow sip of the dark, bitter soft drink before explaining that it is “not a flavour he would be used to"

The friend, who has not travelled outside Australia since before covid and had ordered a full fat Coke, nodded while being told the flavour profile was “definitely an acquired taste”. 

Witnesses say the explanation continued despite no follow-up questions being asked.

The chinotto, frequently confused by uncultured plebs passing by for Coca-Cola due to its colour, was rotated several times so the label remained visible throughout the conversation. 

At one point the cultured and well traveled man noted that it is made from Italian citrus and “isn’t trying to be sweet”.

Hospitality staff confirmed the product is stocked in the imported section of the fridge and is most often purchased by customers who identify as citizens of the world.

At the time of reporting, the friend had returned to drinking his Coke without comment and slightly confused, while the chinotto drinker continued to sip slowly, periodically catching eyes with his mate hoping to god he would ask him again about the foreign drink.