SeattleSlug

Wow. I was not refuting your advice, which was obviously apt. I was responding to the OP's question with a factual, personal (and doctor approved, thank you) account, and for that I was mocked by someone who assumed I was contradicting her and who apparently shoots Hermione Granger. Lesson learned.

Same. No pain, nothing weird at all. I started very slow and finally worked my way up to a mild buzz. Probably 4-5 bourbons over four hours. I did not notice the predicted "holy crap, you get drunk so fast now!" effect.

I did. I chewed well, ate cashews in moderation, and didn't have any issues.

Same here. Abnormally high in the office. Also abnormally high if they did my blood pressure on my forearm instead of my bicep.