Help a fast drinker

I drink 40% proof I have 4-5 shots. One go. I feel or get sick if I do them between, so I just chug it. I’ll be honest, it was pretty life-changing. Although my stomach burned a lot.

Big question here, are there things that help with not vomiting when drinking quickly? Should I be hydrated? Or eat something before? I want answers only by personal experience, not research. I found that drinking water before is ok.. smoking is okay if it’s not nicotine, eating before is always a bad idea. Does anyone else avoid doing certain things before drinking to soften the blow?