Smacky's Wiskey1) is a fantasy whiskey2) for game purposes3). It comes in an 8oz can that you can imagine as being a pop-top beer can style, made of very low quality metal that is completely useless for repurposing/reforging as the idea here is to create a disposable but portable alcoholic beverage for fantasy characters to be able to drag around and get into “situations” with. Below is some real world data on what happens when a human drinks 8oz of whiskey as a starter point for settling arguments in game. Effects on non human races & varying CON stats TBD.
Drinking about 8 ounces (approximately 237 ml) of standard 80-proof (40% ABV) whiskey represents a large amount of alcohol for most people. This equates to roughly 5.3 standard drinks in the U.S. (where one standard drink contains about 0.6 oz or 14 grams of pure alcohol).
Effects vary significantly based on body weight, sex, food intake, metabolism, tolerance, and drinking speed. Assuming consumption over 1–2 hours with no food:
| BAC Range | Typical Effects on Average Adult |
|---|---|
| 0.02–0.05% | Mild relaxation, slight buzz, minor impairment in judgment and coordination. |
| 0.08% | Legal driving limit in most places; impaired reaction time, reduced inhibitions. |
| 0.10–0.20% | Slurred speech, poor coordination, euphoria or aggression, nausea possible. |
| 0.20–0.30% | Severe intoxication: confusion, vomiting, staggering, blackouts, risk of stupor. |
| 0.30–0.40% | High risk of alcohol poisoning: loss of consciousness, slowed breathing, possible coma. |
| 0.40%+ | Potentially fatal: respiratory failure, heart issues. |
This amount is far beyond moderate drinking and can be dangerous. Alcohol affects everyone differently—factors like medications, health conditions, or mixing with other substances4) greatly increase risks.