For health reasons, I gave up hard liquor almost 20 yrs ago. However, before that, a glass of whisky was my usual listening companion. It certainly reduced the urge to tweak and increased the urge to relax and listen.
The other option I liked was brandy: cognac, armagnac, or calvados. (My favorite was an aged calvados.)
The other option I liked was brandy: cognac, armagnac, or calvados. (My favorite was an aged calvados.)