Scotch (Fallout: New Vegas)

Scotch is an addictive alcoholic drink found in Fallout: New Vegas.

Characteristics
Scotch is an addictive alcoholic drink which when consumed provides a minor status boost - increasing Charisma and Strength by one, while reducing Intelligence by one.

As with most alcoholic item in Fallout: New Vegas, Scotch's effects (both positive and negative) are altered by the player's Survival skill. With a Survival skill of 100 the player will receive +3 to Charisma and Strength and -3 to Intelligence.

In hardcore mode Scotch will increase the player's level of dehydration. This effect is also affected by the Survival skill, ranging from +25 at lower levels to +75 at 100 Survival skill.

Effects of Survival skill

 * Note: radiation levels are not affected by the Survival skill level.

Whiskey Rose
Whiskey Rose is a perk provided while Cass is serving as a Companion in the player's party. With this perk the penalty to Intelligence for consuming any type of alcohol is eliminated, as are the effects of alcohol addiction.

Variants

 * Irradiated Scotch