Alcohol consumption can have an impact on cholesterol levels, but the specific type of alcohol that raises cholesterol levels is not clear. According to Drug Patent Watch [1], alcohol is not a patented drug, but it can have various effects on the body, including increasing the risk of heart disease, which is linked to high cholesterol levels. Westmed Family Healthcare [2] explains that alcohol can raise cholesterol levels by stimulating the liver to produce more cholesterol, but the effect varies depending on the type of alcohol consumed and the amount consumed. WebMD [3] also confirms that alcohol can increase cholesterol levels, but again, the type of alcohol that has this effect is not clear. Some studies suggest that red wine may have a positive effect on cholesterol levels due to its antioxidant properties, but excessive consumption of any type of alcohol can have negative health consequences. In conclusion, while alcohol consumption can raise cholesterol levels, the specific type of alcohol that has this effect is not clear and more research is needed to fully understand the relationship between alcohol and cholesterol.

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/tradename/ALCOHOL
[2] https://www.westmedfamilyhealthcare.com/blog/this-is-how-drinking-alcohol-affects-your-cholesterol
[3] https://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/cholesterol-and-alcohol