Dixon's whiskey is a consumable item in Fallout: New Vegas. It is sold exclusively by Dixon.
Characteristics
Dixon's whiskey is a low-quality variant of whiskey, sold exclusively by Freeside merchant Dixon. Compared to normal whiskey, it has double the penalty to Intelligence (-2) and lacks any Charisma bonus, but its most important (and hidden) difference is its increased addiction rate; Dixon's whiskey causes alcohol addiction at a rate of 50%, compared to whiskey's 10% chance of addiction.
Dixon's whiskey is affected by the player's Survival skill, both its positive and negative effects. At higher skill levels this is particularly noteworthy, due to the increased penalty to Intelligence: at 100 Survival, Dixon's whiskey will provide a -6 penalty to Intelligence.
Survival Skill effect
| Skill | Effect | Hardcore effect |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | +1 Strength for 4m, -2 Intelligence for 4m | +30 Dehydration |
| 20 | +1 Strength for 4m, -2 Intelligence for 4m | +35 Dehydration |
| 30 | +1 Strength for 4m, -3 Intelligence for 4m | +40 Dehydration |
| 40 | +1 Strength for 4m, -3 Intelligence for 4m | +45 Dehydration |
| 50 | +2 Strength for 4m, -4 Intelligence for 4m | +50 Dehydration |
| 60 | +2 Strength for 4m, -4 Intelligence for 4m | +55 Dehydration |
| 70 | +2 Strength for 4m, -4 Intelligence for 4m | +60 Dehydration |
| 80 | +2 Strength for 4m, -5 Intelligence for 4m | +65 Dehydration |
| 90 | +2 Strength for 4m, -5 Intelligence for 4m | +70 Dehydration |
| 100 | +3 Strength for 4m, -6 Intelligence for 4m | +75 Dehydration |
Notes
Cass may mention Dixon's whiskey during the quest Heartache by the Number if challenged to a drinking contest, referring to the beverage with disgust.