Accordingly, the phrase uttered by heavy drinkers called nonbei, "alcohol itself is sakana for alcohol," is not necessarily incorrect, and in fact, it clearly shows their dependence on alcohol.
そのため、酒の肴は酒だ、と酒豪（呑兵衛）によって使われる言葉はあながち間違いでもなく、またその者の酒への耽溺さを端的に表していると言える。