there is a drinking game associated with the film. the game consists of keeping up, drink for drink, with each alcoholic substance consumed by withnail over the course of the film. all told, withnail is shown drinking roughly glasses of red wine, of cider, one shot of lighter fluid (vinegar or overproof rum are common substitutes), measures of gin, six glasses of sherry, thirteen drams of scotch whisky and pint of ale.