A Toast to Barack Obama, the Drinker’s President

Inauguration day. Oh the feels. Whether you like it or not, President Trump has arrived. But no matter your thoughts on the incoming commander, we can all agree Trump will never compare to Obama in terms of drinking prowess—just look at his Martini after all. Obama, on the other hand, just knows how to hang. From the local pub to the international stage, our 44th president wielded a beverage with remarkable aplomb. Truly he was the drinking citizen’s president. He may no longer occupy the seat in the Oval Office, but we’ll always keep a stool open for him at our bar.

So, here’s our send off to the boozer in chief, a highlight reel of some of his best drinking moments.

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Sharing a beer with some voters

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Spending some time with his boo

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Enjoying whatever’s in this coconut in Laos

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Keeping up relations with the UN

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Preparing for Oktoberfest

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Commanding the room

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A moment of silent contemplation (with a brew)

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Showing ‘em how it’s done

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Grabbing the spotlight

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Working toward peace in the Middle East

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Dropping by for a quick drink

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Watching the game (over the rim of a glass)

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Toasting a new treaty with Russia

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Exploring Japanese spirits

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Drinking his way through the Iowa State Fair (with enthusiasm)

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Settling a bet with a British ally