Responsible Drinking
Responsible Drinking
Last updated: 12 October 2026
At D. Lawrence Drinks & Cigars, we encourage informed choices about alcohol. Whether you choose to drink, reduce your consumption or avoid alcohol entirely, that choice should be respected.
Alcohol carries health risks. Drinking less reduces those risks.
Age verification
You must be at least 18 to purchase alcohol from us. Higher age requirements may apply in some destinations.
We may require age or identity checks before dispatch or at delivery. If the required checks cannot be completed, we may refuse the sale or delivery.
Do not purchase alcohol unlawfully on behalf of someone underage. Our verification process and how we handle personal information will be explained in our purchasing terms and Privacy Policy.
Understanding drinking guidelines
The UK Chief Medical Officers advise adults not to regularly drink more than 14 units of alcohol per week.
If you drink as much as 14 units, spread your drinking over three or more days, rather than consuming it in one or two sessions. Include drink-free days during the week.
This is lower-risk guidance, not a guarantee of safety or a target to reach.
Understanding alcohol units
Units measure the amount of pure alcohol in a drink. They depend on both the serving size and its strength.
UK units = volume in millilitres × ABV percentage ÷ 1,000
For example:
| Drink | UK units |
|---|---|
| 25ml spirit at 40% ABV | 1 |
| 35ml spirit at 40% ABV | 1.4 |
| 50ml spirit at 40% ABV | 2 |
| 175ml wine at 12% ABV | 2.1 |
| 568ml beer at 5% ABV | 2.8 |
A cocktail may contain several alcoholic ingredients. Mixers and dilution do not reduce the total units in the drink.
Practical choices
- Measure spirits rather than guessing your pour.
- Check the ABV and serving size.
- Pace your drinking and alternate with non-alcoholic drinks.
- Avoid drinking games or pressure to consume more.
- Respect anyone’s decision not to drink.
- Do not drink before driving, operating machinery or undertaking activities where impairment creates a risk.
Food, water and coffee do not make you sober or remove alcohol from your system.
Pregnancy, medicines and health
If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, the safest approach is not to drink alcohol.
Alcohol may interact with medicines or worsen some health conditions. Ask your pharmacist or healthcare professional if you are unsure whether drinking is suitable for you.
Responsible marketing
We aim to market our products responsibly. Our content must not target under-18s, encourage excessive consumption or suggest that drinking improves health, personal success or social acceptance.
Product descriptions and tasting notes describe characteristics; they are not claims that alcohol is beneficial to health.
Advice and support
If you are concerned about your own drinking or someone else’s, support is available.
Drinkline: 0300 123 1110
NHS alcohol advice: nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice
Northern Ireland support information: nidirect.gov.uk — search “Getting help with drug or alcohol problems”.
You can also speak to your GP.
If you experience withdrawal symptoms such as shaking, sweating or anxiety when you stop drinking, seek medical advice before stopping suddenly. Severe withdrawal can be dangerous.
Reviewing our approach
We will review this page and our practices as the business develops and official guidance changes.
Contact us
For questions about our approach to responsible selling, email hello@dldrinks.com.
Our team can help with product enquiries, but personalised health advice should come from a qualified healthcare professional.
