Things I Look For In a Bar

Is it dark?Can you hear yourself think?Are the furnishings largely comprised of pieces of wood?Is there a good scotch selection?Do the drinks cost less than a mortgage payment?Do the bartenders know their stuff?Whiskey, in downtown Durham hits 4 out of 6. M and I visited on Friday, and while it was crowded and loud, it wasn't unpleasant. From the vaguely irritated looks on the faces of the nerdlier patrons, I'm guessing the influx of cool people only happens on the weekend, and the rest of th...