The Definitive Guide To Drinking Like A Wall Streeter

You don't have to order it every time, but if someone suggests it, by all means you must take it up. Ice is acceptable. In fact, real scotch connoisseurs would say that adding a splash of water can bring the flavors of the scotch out more.

If you want to look like an insider, consider going for a Macallan and Oban.

If you're going to go with a popular brand, go high-end with it.

Know who you're drinking with — not all Wall Streeters are alike.

If you're with a bunch of traders, don't be surprised if they're all drinking something simple, like warm Jameson — no rocks, no water. Very manly, of course.

This harkens to way-back-in-the-day when traders were back-office, blue-collar types. Don't be surprised if you catch a bunch of them going back to their roots.

Ladies choice.

Ladies, if you want to flaunt the rules, go ahead. You have a free pass. If you like Pinot Grigio, drink that — go for a beer if you want it.

But just know this — if you are a lady, and you do elect to drink scotch/whiskey, you will be a hero to everyone at the table.

In Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea, be prepared to get really, really drunk.

In the United States and the United Kingdom, no matter how wasted you get, you need to hold it together like a pro.

For some reason, bankers in Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea let it all hang out — and then they go to the karaoke bar and let it all hang out some more.

In London, be prepared to bust out the bubbly.

London's Wall Street is known as "The City," and in "The City" they celebrate with champagne. Plan accordingly and drink a ton of water; champagne hangovers are like punishment directly from the hand of whatever God you may believe in.

They also drink Ports and Brandys more often than we do stateside. I can't explain it; I'm not British.

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