Another round: alcohol

[SarathW1]

Another sticky post.

Is it ok to take some alcohol occasionally?

For my disappointment, Bhante @sujato said that occasional consumption of alcohol is acceptable. I wish to know your thoughts on this. Please also refer to the heated debate in DW on this subject relating a similar remarks made by a Sri Lankan monk. http://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=19594&hilit [The Noble Eightfold Path | Bhante Sujato | 12-12-2014]