[He's no stranger to mortals finding his manner of speech strange.]

If my manner of speech is difficult, I request your pardon. As old as I am, it is difficult to alter my natural linguistics.

[Though he can do it if it's needed. It does sounds strange each time, though. He prefers to speak as comes natural to him.

He takes a decently-sized portion for himself and does not hesitate in taking a long draught of it. Rolling the flavors over his tongue, he promptly decides he enjoys it, taking a second, smaller sip.]

You were correct, this tastes wonderful.