Alcohol

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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 *Fallout Tactics* — 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*, *Fallout: New Vegas* 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.

## Types

* Beer, one of the oldest alcoholic drinks brewed from cereal grains.

## Examples

### Absinthe

Gameplay article: Fallout: New Vegas
Absinthe is a green, highly alcoholic beverage derived from wormwood, fennel, aniseed and other herbs.

### Alcohol-Z

Gameplay article: Fallout 2
Alcohol-Z is a non-alcoholic synthetic beverage, made only in Vault City. Essentially, there is no real "Alcohol-Z" item, as the dialogue option does nothing except give $20 to the bartender and increase your "drinking" stat for the purposes of the perks.

### Battle Brew

Gameplay article: Old World Blues
Battle brew is a potent concoction made from vodka, mutated cave fungi, and salient green. The mixture has no Charisma bonus, but the drinker will be healed and be given greater resistance to injury.

### Booze

Gameplay articles: Fallout, Fallout 2, Fallout Tactics
This generic and nonspecific form of alcohol can be found or purchased throughout the Wasteland and most notably, in consolidated communities and settlements.

### Bourbon

Gameplay article: Fallout 4
A type of whiskey made specifically from corn mash. It is apparently served in Broken Hills.

### Dirty Wastelander

Gameplay article: Fallout 4
A Dirty Wastelander is a cocktail made my mixing whiskey, Nuka-Cola, and mutfruit. Like most alcoholic beverages, it raises Strength and Charisma, but lowers Intelligence.

### Jake Juice

Gameplay article: Fallout: New Vegas
Despite being a rare version of Scotch, it has exactly the same effects and value as Scotch.

### Moonshine

Gameplay articles: Point Lookout, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4
Moonshine is an high-ethanol 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.

### Nuka-Cola Dark

Gameplay article: Fallout 4
This particular variation of Nuka-Cola became the company's attempt at entering the alcoholic beverage market and appeal to the adult demographic. A ready to drink of Nuka-Cola and rum boasting an **alcohol**-by-volume content of 35%, the beverage was touted as "the most thirst-quenching way to unwind." Unsurprisingly, those partaking in the drink were recommended to not operate motor vehicles or heavy machinery for at least eight hours after drinking, and encourage women who are pregnant or may become pregnant to avoid the drink. Still, it found success in many of the finer lounges and restaurants across the nation.

### Nukashine

Gameplay article: Fallout 76
A high-proof distilled spirit mixed with Nuka-Cola Quantum and nuclear waste.

### Roentgen rum

Gameplay articles: Fallout 2, Fallout Tactics
A "glow in the dark" type of rum, named after Wilhelm Roentgen, which results in various changes in Perception.

### Rot gut

Gameplay articles: Fallout 2, Fallout Tactics
A very strong, potentially toxic liquor found around the west coast.

### Rum

Gameplay article: Fallout 4
A spirit produced by fermenting sugarcane byproducts, like molasses or sugarcane juice, used in a variety of cocktails, like Long Island Iced Tea and Rum & Nuka.

### Rum & Nuka

Gameplay article: Fallout: New Vegas
Rum & Nuka is a simple cocktail of Nuka-Cola and rum.

### Scotch

Gameplay articles: Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas
Scotch is a variant of whiskey that raises Strength and Charisma at the cost of lowering Intelligence. While bottles should have an orange-brownish color, they are actually translucent.

### Sierra Madre martini

Gameplay article: Dead Money
The Sierra Madre martini is a potent alcoholic beverage brewed by Dean Domino using toxins from the Cloud and pre-War junk food. Unusually for a form of alcohol, it does not have any *immediate* negative effects.

### Tequila W

Gameplay article: Fallout 2
A synthetic non-alcoholic spirit designed to taste like tequila that is served in Vault City.

### Tequila W2

Gameplay article: Fallout 2
Another synthetic non-alcoholic tequila served in Vault City.

### Vodka

Gameplay articles: Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4
Vodka is a distilled alcoholic beverage, made mostly from water and ethanol made from a fermented substance such as rye, wheat, potatoes or sugar beet molasses. It is also the world's most popular spirit beverage.

### Vodka-H

Gameplay article: Fallout 2
A synthetic non-alcoholic liquor designed to taste like vodka.

### Wasteland tequila

Gameplay article: Honest Hearts
Wasteland tequila is an alcoholic drink which can be brewed using agave cactus. Like many other types of alcohol, it boosts Charisma and Strength whilst lowering Intelligence for the duration of its effects. It also gives added resistance to poison.

### Whiskey

Gameplay articles: Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4
Whiskey is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash. Drinking it increases Strength and Charisma while lowering Intelligence. The brands most commonly found in the wastes are *Olde Royale* and *Uisce Beatha*.

### Wine

Gameplay articles: Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4
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.

There are several vintages available in the wasteland, including 2055 *Chateau Lafayette*, the 2043 *Chateau Montrose*, and the 2064 *Atomic Claret*.

## Mentioned-only

### Champagne

Gameplay article: none (mentioned in Fallout 2)
A sparkling white wine produced from grapes grown in the Champagne region of France. The term is commonly used for any sparkling wine, regardless of the origin of the grapes.

### Chianti

Gameplay article: none (mentioned in Fallout 2)
A wine produced in the Chianti region of Tuscany, Italy.

### Maddog 30/30

Gameplay article: none (mentioned in Fallout 2)
A low end fortified wine, likely 30% alcohol by volume in 30 ounce containers.

### Triple sec

Gameplay article: none (mentioned in Fallout 2)
An orange flavored liqueur used in a variety of cocktails.

## References

1. ↑ The Chosen One: *"{149}{}{What synthesized alcohols do you have?}"*
Vault City bartender: *"{153}{}{We have synthetic derivatives H and T, and we recently brewed an extremely popular mixture, "Alcohol-Z," which has a rich pseudo micro-brewery flavor. Each is modestly priced at twenty dollars a glass.}"*
(Vccoubar.msg)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 The Chosen One: *"{120}{}{What's on tap?}"*
Lydia: *"{145}{}{We have synthetic beers and liquor...vodka-H, tequila derivatives W and W2. Oh, and water. And brahmin milk. Beer or liquor is ten bucks, water or milk's three bucks.}"*
(Vcdwnbar.msg)
3. ↑ Elmo: *"{113}{}{Geez...one bourbon, one scotch, and one beer, and suddenly I'm in jail.}"*
(HCELMO.MSG)
4. ↑ Nuka Cola Dark label
5. ↑ World of Refreshment tour: *"Hey Mom and Dad, are you ready for a night out on the town? Then pick up an ice-cold Nuka-Cola Dark and experience the most thirst-quenching way to unwind. Nuka-Cola Dark: that refreshingly familiar Nuka-Cola taste with a light alcoholic twist. "*
(World of Refreshment announcer's dialogue)
6. ↑ *Nuka-World* loading screen hints: *"Nuka-Cola Dark was the corporation's attempt at entering the alcoholic beverage market. Boasting 35% alcohol-by-volume, the unusual soft drink found its success at many of the finer lounges and restaurants around the country."*
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Khan raider: *"{138}{}{Hey, anyone remember what was in a Long Island Ice Tea?}"*
*"{139}{}{Yeah, vodka, rum, tequila, triple sec, lime, and Nuka.}"*
(Bcgengrd.msg)
8. ↑ Munitions access terminal: *"{139}{}{Read Trade}"*
*"{150}{}{This is Klinger from the 8063rd. We're in desperate need of part number 102-53B. I've got a case of Chateau Lafayette 2155 if you could expedite the order. Get back to me ASAP.}"*
9. ↑ Capital Post Top Stories -- January 11, 2077, Food Riots Rile Feds
10. ↑ The Courier: *"I'd like to buy some things."*
Sink Central Intelligence Unit: *"Very good, sir. If I might suggest a table wine, the 64 Atomic Claret is a lovely little vintage."*
(Sink Central Intelligence Unit's dialogue)
11. ↑ The Chosen One: *"{261}{}{Can you tell me about Mr. Bishop?}"*
Leslie Anne Bishop: *"{270}{}{My husband? That is simple. He is deceased. SUCH a tragedy. I'm still recovering from all the champagne I drunk when I heard.}"*
NCLABISH.MSG
12. ↑ The Chosen One: *"{106}{}{I hear you have someone else's spleen.}"*
Wong Yi Tze: *"{140}{}{Ahh, yes! Indeed. I will prepare it with fava beans and a nice chianti.}"*
(Fcdrwong.msg)
13. ↑ Sierra Depot experiment log