Why Is Tequila Drunk Different Than Vodka Drunk? Exploring Perception vs. Chemistry
                                
                                
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                                Despite the common belief that different liquors produce unique 'drunks,' the intoxicating molecule, ethanol, is identical across all alcoholic beverages. The perceived difference in a tequila drunk versus a vodka drunk is a fascinating interplay of psychological, contextual, and chemical factors beyond the core alcohol molecule.