Maybe the reason you are getting the reprimand tone stems from the fact that you willingly "tasted" the alcohol. Most people that relapse don't want to, just can't seem to help themselves.....
I wouldn't have tempted the alcohol addiction demon like that for a $1000 !
BUT many years ago (30+) I quit a nasty cigarette habit. About a month after quitting, I "tried" one to see what it would be like, if I would crave smoking forever.....
I coughed and choked and never had another taste again.
Stupid, but made it through.....