5 places you probably didn't know could get you drunk

This spirit is made of white wine from the region of Cognac in France. Many have tried to copy this drink, but only brandy that truly originates from Cognac is allowed to use the name. Connoisseurs maintain that the soil in the region contains the perfect amount of calcite and that only this mild climate can result in the full-bodied and harmonious taste of real Cognac.

Today, the original Pilsner of 1842 is still available for purchase and is known as Plzeňský Prazdroj or Pilsner Urquell. The enterprise has not changed the recipe for over 170 years. High in hops, the beer tends to be bitter in taste, and the Pilsner brewing techniques have inspired beer makers all over the world.

It is one of the noblest Italian wines and also one of the most expensive. Only a specific type of grape can be used to make it and they must originate from hills near the Italian parish of Barolo. The wine has to be aged for around three years for it to achieve the perfect taste. A good bottle of Barolo costs more than 150 euros.

For several years, two ancestors of the family of Budějovice, one from the Czech Republic and one from the United States, have had a disagreement about which Budweiser is authentic. Clear is that Budějovice is part of the Czech Republic and its beer, which tastes much different from its American namesake, has been produced since 1795. Which one is better? That's up to you.

This wine is often listed as one of the best in the world. When having a look at its price, this assumption becomes comprehensible. It is not uncommon that this noble wine from the correspondent village in the South of the valley of Rhône costs more than 100 euro. By the way: Châteauneuf-du-Pape was the favorite wine of Charles de Gaulle and many others – at least if they were able to afford it.