Responsible Drinking

Effective date: August 27, 2026

At Suncliffe Spirits, we craft our Arizona Botanical Gin and Cultivaro Amaro to be savored slowly and shared with the people who matter. Great spirits are about quality over quantity. Enjoying them responsibly keeps the experience good for you and everyone around you. This page covers what responsible enjoyment means and where to find help if you or someone you know needs it.

You Must Be 21+

It is illegal to purchase or consume alcohol if you are under 21 anywhere in the United States. We require age verification before any purchase, and our retail partner confirms age again at checkout and on delivery. We do this because it is the law and because keeping alcohol away from those under 21 protects young people during critical years of development.

If you are not yet 21, please come back when you are.

What Counts as a Standard Drink

People often underestimate how much alcohol is in their glass, especially with cocktails and higher-proof spirits. In the United States, a "standard drink" is any beverage containing about 0.6 fluid ounces (14 grams) of pure alcohol. That same amount of alcohol is found in each of these:

• 12 ounces of regular beer at about 5% alcohol by volume (ABV)
• 5 ounces of table wine at about 12% ABV
• 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits at 40% ABV (80 proof) — a single shot

Different drinks of the same size can contain very different amounts of alcohol, so the size of the glass alone does not tell you how much you are drinking. A single mixed cocktail made with hard liquor can contain two or more standard drinks depending on the recipe. Knowing what a standard drink is helps you keep track and make informed choices.

Drinking in Moderation

If you are of legal drinking age and choose to drink, less is better for your health than more. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, updated in January 2026, advise adults to limit alcohol and consume less for better overall health.

For a concrete reference point, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) describes moderate drinking as limiting intake to 2 standard drinks or fewer in a day for men and 1 drink or fewer in a day for women. These figures come from earlier federal guidance and remain a widely used benchmark.

A few things worth knowing:

• There is no level of drinking established as risk-free. Health agencies note that risks rise as consumption rises, and some risk is present even at low or moderate levels.
• Some adults should not drink at all, including anyone who is pregnant or may become pregnant, anyone under 21, people taking medications that interact with alcohol, those managing certain health conditions, and anyone recovering from an alcohol use disorder.
• Do not drink before driving or operating machinery.

Never Drink and Drive

If you have been drinking, do not get behind the wheel. Alcohol impairs the judgment, coordination, and reaction time that safe driving depends on, and impaired driving kills thousands of people in the U.S. every year.

Plan your ride home before you take your first drink. Choose a designated driver who stays sober, book a rideshare or taxi in advance, or take public transportation. And never let a friend who has been drinking drive — help them get home safely instead.

Alcohol and Pregnancy

There is no known safe amount of alcohol to drink during pregnancy. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, women who are pregnant, who might be pregnant, or who are trying to become pregnant should not drink alcohol at all. Alcohol passes from a pregnant person to the developing baby and can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, and lifelong conditions known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). Because alcohol can cause harm at any stage — including before someone knows they are pregnant — the safest choice is not to drink.

Know the Signs and When to Seek Help

Drinking can become a problem for anyone. Some signs worth paying attention to, in yourself or someone you care about, include drinking more or longer than intended, being unable to cut back despite wanting to, needing more alcohol to feel the same effect, or having drinking interfere with work, health, or relationships.

If any of this sounds familiar, support is available and reaching out is a sign of strength. These resources are free or confidential and staffed by people who can help:

• SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 (1-800-662-HELP) — A free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service in English and Spanish, run by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. You can also text your ZIP code to 435748 (HELP4U).
• NIAAA Rethinking Drinking — Tools and information to help you evaluate your own drinking and find ways to cut back or quit. Visit rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov.
• Al-Anon Family Groups: 1-888-425-2666 (888-4AL-ANON) — Support for the families and friends of people affected by someone else's drinking. Find meetings at al-anon.org.
• Responsibility.org — Information and resources on responsible drinking, preventing underage drinking, and ending impaired driving. Visit responsibility.org.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger or experiencing a medical emergency, call 911. If you are in emotional crisis or having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Government Warning

Federal law requires the following GOVERNMENT WARNING statement on alcohol beverages sold in the United States (27 CFR Part 16):

GOVERNMENT WARNING: (1) According to the Surgeon General, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects. (2) Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery, and may cause health problems.