Understanding unit guidelines

You should not regularly exceed…

The government advises that women should not regularly drink more than the daily unit guidelines of 2–3 units, or…

  • 3 × 25ml shots of whiskey
  • 1.3 × 175ml glasses of white wine
  • 1.3 pints of 4% lager

The government advises that men should not regularly drink more than the daily unit guidelines of 3–4 units, or…

  • 4 × 25ml shots of whiskey
  • 1.7 × 175ml glasses of white wine
  • 1.7 pints of 4% lager