LESS DRIVING? –
Aug. 9, 2026 – As alcohol consumption continues to decrease, some states are raising a full and defiant glass in the face of sobriety.
A recent poll from the World Population Review found that two small but mighty states take the lead for alcohol consumption. New Hampshire, which boasts the banner of “live free or die,” tops the list for going bottoms up with a per capita … However, Redditors note that the statistics are based on alcohol sales, and New Hampshire famously offers cheaper, tax-free booze, making it a destination for purchase from surrounding states like Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont.


