Like the best age to take SS benefits,
responsibly done alcohol consumption is an individual choice.
Since I have seen to many results of older folks running out of money, I choose to take SS later in life. As far as alcohol is concerned, I had one uncle who abused it. That's pretty much it for my family and close friends.
Me? I can and do turn off consumption based upon need (I will be driving) or future plans (Cousin Buffoni is having a party this weekend, he has a new batch of home made wine to share, I'll want more than one glass) or health reasons (The Rx for my hangnail problem does not mix well with alcohol).
Thankfully, my hangnail is cured and I can walk to Buffoni's party.