Why is this important? Do you think there are levels of withdrawal symptoms?
I personally "tried" to quit or control my drinking at least 100 times using various methods, none successful. I succeeded when I made the decision to stop "trying" and to "do" it. I succeeeded (for now). I know I can't drink again and my intention is that I won't.
Am I a drunk or an alcoholic? Does it matter?
By my definition you were a drunk if you had no physical withdrawl symptoms. Congratulations on quitting.