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Re:America has a drinking problem by ska on Tuesday June 01, 2021 @04:46PM (#27361047)
> but regardless the consumption is extremely high.

It's high, but not even close to some of the historic records. In early 1800s the per capita consumption was roughly equivalent 90 bottles of whisky per year. And that counts a lot of non drinkers in the denominator.

Re:America has a drinking problem by willis936 on Tuesday June 01, 2021 @04:56PM (#27361176)
For those curious:

1.5 ounces per drink

1.75 L per bottle (assuming a handle)

33.814 ounces per liter

59.175 ounces per bottle

39.450 drinks per bottle

3550.5 drinks per year

9.720 drinks per day