I don't like the terms sober, dry, or tea-totaller. As of July 2025, I don't drink alcohol; here's where I record moments in that particular journey.
Favourite Canned Mocktails
Most restaurants have a list of cocktails and whenever I see them, I admire the creativity, and frankly, I miss trying new combinations of flavours, whether they are completely new concoctions or new spins of classics. I've found a few (and will continue searching for more) products for purchase that take the sting out of missing out on cocktails.
Near-Beers For The Win!
Beer was the easiest thing to replace as a non-drinker.
My First Attempts to Replace Whiskies
Whisky is a tough one to replace.
1 Year In
I wanted my next post to be about some of the whiskey substitutes I've experimented with, but since today marks one year since my last drink, I thought I'd commemorate the occasion, and share some observations.
I Stopped Drinking for 'Dry February' and This Is What I Learned
This post originally appeared on my blog iron-rogue.com in February of 2024.
Introduction to Non-Drinker Chronicles
Why I stopped drinking, and why I'm talking about it here.