"Alcohol is a toxic, psychoactive, and dependence-producing substance and has been classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer decades ago – this is the highest risk group, which also includes asbestos, radiation and tobacco."
I still drink on holidays but I thought that this whole cultural thing where we glorify alcohol was behind us as a species. Gen Z doesn't really drink much at all and bars are closing down all over the world.
I recommend only drinking socially. In college I drank alone all the time. It's a very depressing road to go down. Would younger me have quit drinking if I had known it was cancer causing? Probably not.
Lagavulin or Laphroaig if I want to be fancy, pirate juice (rum) if I want to have a ripping good time, or wreck the hoose juice/the devils ribena if I'm in a particularly (self)destructive mood.
Generally whatever is locally produced as long as its not some bourgeois operation that costs more than imported stuff, consumed the way its meant to be consumed, eg baijiu and many wines are quite nice accompanying spicy food, but unpleasant on their own and overpower any more subtle tastes. Vodka is excellent for bringing out more subtle flavors, but pointless by itself.
My hottest take: tequila is genuinely unpleasant to drink and tastes worse than everclear.
Ugh, Tequila. When I was in my early 20s, my bar drink of choice was a shot of Cuervo Silver with a salted rim and a lime slice. I puked it up so many times that even the scent of straight Tequila makes me gag and I'm nearly 40 now.
Even the "good stuff" like the Don Julio my husband occasionally enjoys sipping.
I can still enjoy a good margarita on the rocks though, so it didn't completely destroy Tequila for me.
I'm an IPA, Chianti or Malbec, Prosecco, and Gin girly though for the most part.
I'm not a huge fan since I have a drunkard in my basement. I haven't had any alcohol since Christmas at my family's house before then. I haven't had any since September. It's really not worth it and going without saves me money
24 Comments
MisterNeon@lemmy.world · 38 pts · 221d
It's fun when you're young and sad when you're older. Be careful out there kids.
Zorcron@piefed.zip · 23 pts · 220d
It can be either when you’re either. It’s all about knowing your limits, and for some people, old or young, their safe limit is 0, and that’s ok.
lath@piefed.social · 21 pts · 221d
Your liver and kidneys disagree.
ObtuseDoorFrame@lemmy.zip · 14 pts · 220d
FYI:
"Alcohol is a toxic, psychoactive, and dependence-producing substance and has been classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer decades ago – this is the highest risk group, which also includes asbestos, radiation and tobacco."
https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/04-01-2023-no-level-of-alcohol-consumption-is-safe-for-our-health
I still drink on holidays but I thought that this whole cultural thing where we glorify alcohol was behind us as a species. Gen Z doesn't really drink much at all and bars are closing down all over the world.
I recommend only drinking socially. In college I drank alone all the time. It's a very depressing road to go down. Would younger me have quit drinking if I had known it was cancer causing? Probably not.
Be careful with alcohol!
isVeryLoud@lemmy.ca · 4 pts · 219d
Social drinking easily leads to social pressure, and then abuse, and then making an ass of yourself.
Treat it like it's a party drug. Because it is.
Zyratoxx@piefed.blahaj.zone · 14 pts · 221d
What is your favourite AlcOwOl? :3c
Berengaria_of_Navarre@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 221d
Lagavulin or Laphroaig if I want to be fancy, pirate juice (rum) if I want to have a ripping good time, or wreck the hoose juice/the devils ribena if I'm in a particularly (self)destructive mood.
ChicoSuave@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 220d
Zyratoxx@piefed.blahaj.zone · 4 pts · 220d
You wouldn't download a drink
Zyratoxx@piefed.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 220d
I visited a Scottish destillery last year and it was awesome and the drinks also tasted very good
laserm@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 221d
Cheap, sweetened red wine
Zyratoxx@piefed.blahaj.zone · 1 pts · 220d
what I love to do is get white wine, water and syrup (elderflower e.x.)
isVeryLoud@lemmy.ca · 5 pts · 219d
Apple juice :3
Alcoholicorn@mander.xyz · 5 pts · 221d
Generally whatever is locally produced as long as its not some bourgeois operation that costs more than imported stuff, consumed the way its meant to be consumed, eg baijiu and many wines are quite nice accompanying spicy food, but unpleasant on their own and overpower any more subtle tastes. Vodka is excellent for bringing out more subtle flavors, but pointless by itself.
My hottest take: tequila is genuinely unpleasant to drink and tastes worse than everclear.
Zyratoxx@piefed.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 220d
completely agree, I e.x. ditched Finlandia Vodka after finding out that it is owned by Coca Cola and I am also not a big fan of Tequila.
I sometimes buy flavoured Vodka & mix it with Energy but sometimes I drink the normal shots it depends on the quality and taste of it
AquaTofana@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 220d
Ugh, Tequila. When I was in my early 20s, my bar drink of choice was a shot of Cuervo Silver with a salted rim and a lime slice. I puked it up so many times that even the scent of straight Tequila makes me gag and I'm nearly 40 now.
Even the "good stuff" like the Don Julio my husband occasionally enjoys sipping.
I can still enjoy a good margarita on the rocks though, so it didn't completely destroy Tequila for me.
I'm an IPA, Chianti or Malbec, Prosecco, and Gin girly though for the most part.
TotallynotJessica@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 10 pts · 220d
I'm so happy I dislike the taste of alcohol enough to not seek it out, yet appreciate alcoholic drinks enough to enjoy a buzz when it's available.
isVeryLoud@lemmy.ca · 5 pts · 219d
I'm the opposite, I like the taste of alcohol, but I hate the buzz. Much rather do weed. I seek out alcohol-free variants of drinks nowadays.
ThunderQueen@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 219d
abcdqfr@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 221d
Wan wan want a new liver yet kiddo?
LORDSMEGMA@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 220d
On the plus side, jokes on anyone who tries to steal my kidneys
laserm@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 219d
Why would I do that when I could just go to Liverpool, where is a pool full of livers..
LORDSMEGMA@sh.itjust.works · 8 pts · 220d
craftrabbit@lemmy.zip · 8 pts · 220d
I don't understand why I should drink alcohol
Estiar@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 220d
I'm not a huge fan since I have a drunkard in my basement. I haven't had any alcohol since Christmas at my family's house before then. I haven't had any since September. It's really not worth it and going without saves me money