What are We Getting Drunk On? A New Harris Poll Ranks America’s Favorite Types of Alcohol
If I know Americans . . . and I think I know Americans . . . everyone's going to be getting drunk this weekend. There must be something to celebrate right? The Masters? KRISTEN STEWART'S 21st birthday? We'll all find some reason.
A new Harris poll surveyed the country to rank America's most popular drinks. And the verdict is . . . BEER. 63% of us say we drink beer, quote, "at least several times a year." Here's the full list . . .
#1.) Beer, 63%
#2.) Domestic wine, 54%
#3.) Vodka, 41%
#4.) Rum, 34%
#5.) Tequila, 28%
#6.) Imported wine, 28%
#7.) Foreign whiskey (Canadian, Irish), 20%
#8.) Champagne, 17%
#9.) Cordials and liqueurs, 17%
#10.) Bourbon, 15%
#11.) Gin, 14%
#12.) Scotch, 11%
#13.) Cognac, 8%
#14.) Brandy/Armagnac, 7%
#15.) Other, 6%