For hard liquor, the tax would increase to more than $1 a bottle, from about 80 cents.

For the first time in his life Peter felt the need for liquor.

He was said to be a charming man with a taste for fine food and liquor.

In general, marketing for expensive liquor seems to be paying off.

"My capacity for liquor does not match that of the average Russian."

"I don't care much for liquor except wine with dinner."

All participants were searched by their leaders for liquor or firearms before each activity.

I asked, "Why would she pay civilian prices for liquor?"

Listen, I'm disposed to let you kids go on, not check your breath for liquor or anything.

"No man I ever knew needed to speak the language to ask for liquor."