"No one admits it, but drinking is aspirational," writes Esquire's Aaron Goldfarb. "No matter where we are in life, there's always some alcoholic libation we one day dream of being able to, not just afford, but appreciate." His piece outlines how your choices at the bar are influenced by others and affect your drinking style. From what big brands market to young people to coming into your own as a young adult and noticing what "older, cooler drinkers" are ordering. So at what age does a man feel confident in his drink of choice? Read on to find out about Goldfarb's theory.