Alcohol Various forms of alcohol appear in all games of the " Fallout " series . Overview . Alcoholic beverages have been available throughout the " Fallout " series in varying forms . In the " classic " set of games — " Fallout " , " Fallout 2 " , and " " — alcohol served little purpose , providing no obviously beneficial effects , and being useful only under certain limited circumstances . In later games this was changed ; alcoholic beverages in " Fallout 3 " , " " and " Fallout 4 " all provide both beneficial " and " negative effects . " Fallout : New Vegas " , in particular , places extra emphasis on whiskey through the Whiskey Rose companion perk , essentially turning the item into a combat chem while the perk is active . Unlike most foods , alcoholic beverages appear to be completely radiation - free . Variants . Beer . Beer is an addictive alcoholic drink commonly found throughout the wasteland . In Fallout 1 , 2 , and Tactics , it is only good for lowering the perception of who drinks it , and becoming an addict for it . On Fallout 3 and New Vegas , however , it increases the player ' s Strength and Charisma by one point while decreasing their Intelligence by one point . Booze . Booze can be found or purchased throughout the Wasteland , most notably in consolidated communities and settlements . Gamma Gulp beer . This is a beer variant most commonly found in " Fallout 2 " . Moonshine . Moonshine is an alcoholic beverage which has a more pronounced effect on the user ' s personality than other types , giving a greater boost to Charisma . Like other alcohol , it raises Strength but lowers Intelligence for the duration of its effects . Roentgen rum . This is a " glow in the dark " type of rum , named after , which results in various changes in Perception and a chance of becoming addicted . Rot gut . Rot gut is a very strong liquor which can be found in " Fallout 2 " located at Gecko , Cassidy ' s bar in Vault City and the bar in Broken Hills . Scotch . Scotch has the benefit of raising a player ' s Strength and Charisma by one point for a short time , at the cost of lowering Intelligence . The bottles appear to be empty . It should have a glowing orange - brownish color like the whiskey in the game , as Scotch is a type of whiskey , but does not . Vodka . Vodka is a distilled alcoholic beverage , made mostly from water and ethanol and then distilled from a fermented substance such as rye , wheat , potatoes or sugar beet molasses . It is also the world ' s most popular spirit beverage . Whiskey . Drinking whiskey increases Strength ( and before Fallout 4 also Charisma by one point ) while lowering your Intelligence by one point . By drinking this you run the risk of addiction , curable by doctors for a fee . Wine . < section begin = " winebackground " / > Wine is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermentation of grape juice . It is produced by fermenting crushed grapes using various types of yeast , which consume the sugars found in the grapes and convert them into alcohol . < section end = " winebackground " / > Absinthe . Absinthe is a green , highly alcoholic beverage derived from wormwood , fennel , aniseed and other herbs and does not stack separately from other alcohols such as beer , vodka , etc . Atomic cocktail . A novelty drink mixer shaped like a rocket ship , with a black logo on one side with the words " atomic cocktail " surrounding an atom . When consumed , the player is resistant to fire and energy weapon damage . Rum & Nuka . Rum & Nuka is a variation of . This mixed drink , containing some Nuka - Cola combined with rum , has multiple effects , plus one is added to the player ' s inventory when it is consumed . Sierra Madre martini . The Sierra Madre martini is a potent alcoholic beverage brewed by Dean Domino using toxins from the Cloud and pre - War junk food . It is unusual for a form of alcohol , as it does not have any " immediate " negative effects . ( Large ) Wasteland tequila . Wasteland tequila is an alcoholic drink which can be brewed by the player . Like many other types of alcohol , it boosts Charisma and Strength while lowering Intelligence for the duration of its effects . It also gives added resistance to poison . It has the same appearance as Scotch , with the exception of the label .