Is breathing alcohol vapors the Next Big Thing in cocktail culture?

Created by a Chicago bar owner, the Vaportini warms liquors for "drinkers" to enjoy in vaporous form. High-proof drinks work best, including vodka, gin, bourbon, rum, tequila, brandy and absinthe. Because alcohol is absorbed directly into the bloodstream, without going through the digestive tract, the Vaportini offers all the "benefits" without the calories or impurities. And while the effects of alcohol are immediately felt, they tend to wear off more quickly.