15 Strongest Alcoholic Drinks

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Get Drunk Faster: 15 of the Strongest AlcoholicDrinks

In every country, as we speak, people are drinking alcohol

in order to intoxicate themselves. Certain types of liquorare notorious for the way they affect the drinker. Brandyhas a reputation for inducing painful hangovers, whilespecific liquors, such as Jagermeister, are known asdigestives liquor and are meant to be consumed aftermeals to aid digestion. However, some of the mostfamous types of liquor are known primarily for theirextremely high alcohol content. Some of the world's

strongest alcohols are chemically engineered andproduced to severely alter your state of consciousness.

Nihonshu a.k.a. Sake

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Sake is Japanese liquor produced from rice, water, andmold. This alcoholic beverage was first documented in712 A.D. as it was found in the Kojiki, or Japan's firstwritten history. Sake is unique because of its multipleparallel fermentation process. This is where starch isconverted to sugar, and sugar into alcohol by way of

yeast simultaneously; whereas many other alcoholscomplete one process at a time. While Japanese demandfor sake decreases, the worldwide popularity and demandfor sake increases. Sake is almost always 30-40 proof, and since alcohol content is exactly half the proof, sakeweighs in at 15-20% alcohol per volume.

Southern Comfort




















The recipe to this U.S. neutral grain spirit liqueur is one of grandeur. Beginning with quality bourbon, add one inchvanilla bean, a quarter of lemon, half a cinnamon stick,four cloves, a few cherries and an orange slice. Letingredients sit for several days and finish with a touch of honey. This fruit spiced whiskey flavored alcohol is a

favorite among college campuses across the UnitedStates. The alcohol per volume in Southern Comfortranges from 21-50% making it a versatile crowd pleaser.

Mescal

















All of you who have eaten the worm are familiar withMescal. Produced only from agave plants in Oaxaca,Mexico, this alcohol must meet strict guidelines in orderto be mescal. Earth ovens are used in the early processesof cooking down the hearts of the agave plant to producethe liquor. Three classifications of mescal are produced:

Anejo, Reposado, and Joven. This liquor is consumedheavily by U.S. tourists while in Mexico, and as for theworm - its name is Hypopta Agavis. Known as the Magueyworm, this species is commonly found on agave plants.

The alcohol content of mescal is between 35-40%, rivalingits sister liquor tequila.

Arrack




















The word arrack is derived from the Arabic word arak,which translates to "sweet" or "strong liquor." Those whodrink arrack commonly agree that the taste is that of awhiskey-rum blend. Distilled from fermented fruits, grain,sugar cane, and the sap of coconut palms arrack is mostpopular in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The

proof of arrack differs with each recipe; therefore, thealcohol content varies from 33-50%. Arrack is commonlyused in cocktails, and can compliment other beveragessuch as orange juice and cola.

Vodka


















Vodka is without question the most popular spirit in theliquor market today. We're sure you already knew thisand have some fuzzy memories of your own experienceswith it. This alcohol has low levels of congeners, orimpurities, which minimizes the damage of a hangover.For the same reason, vodka is the most versatile liquor

when mixing into cocktails. All this can be attributed tovodka being distilled anywhere from 3-7 times beforebottling. Created in the grain harvesting areas of WesternRussia, Belarus, Lithuania, Ukraine and Poland, theingredients of vodka are rye or wheat, potatoes, andsugar beet molasses. The alcohol content of vodka variesbetween 35-50%.

Tequila





















This spirit is produced from only the blue agave plantgrown in the Jalisco regions of Guanajuato, Michoacán,Nayarit, and Tamaulipas. The restrictions upon tequilainstructions are linked to the volcanic soil which providesperfect conditions for blue agave growth. Tequila isindeed special liquor, but contrary to popular belief it

does not contain any hallucinogenic properties, it's just areal sloppy drunk. Tequila has five categories includingBlanco, Joven, Reposado, Anejo, and Extra Anejo. Thedifference being age and casking techniques, which canbe seen in the hue of tequila going from clear, yellow,amber, and dark brown. Tequila proof is measuredbetween 70 and 110 giving this liquor an alcohol contentof 35-55%.

Gin






















Presently, most gin is distilled, produced, and consumedin Europe, the majority of that in the United Kingdom.White grain flavored with juniper berries is distilled at thebeginning of the process. Once done, the grain is distilledagain with other botanicals such as anise, angelica root,coriander, saffron and licorice root. The consensus among

the majority of folks is that gin smells like pine trees andtastes like rubbing alcohol. This spirit certainly has areputation, but as a medicinal alcohol not many spiritscan match its usefulness. The alcohol content of gin is 40-50% as its potency matches its complexity.

Brandy



















Brandy is enjoyed in its own special glass called a snifter.Regarded as luxury liquor, this eaux-de-vie has alcoholcontent between 36-60%. Brandy is best known for beingafter dinner drink due to its uncompromising smoothness.

The word brandy is derived from the Dutch wordbrandewijn which translates to "burnt wine." There are

three classifications of brandy: grape, fruit, or pomace.Many of the famous brandies hail from the Cognac regionof France such as Courvoisier, Remy Martin, andHennessy. As delicious as brandy may be, congeners inthis alcohol are considerably higher than other spiritstherefore resulting in quite the hangover the morningafter.

Wild Turkey





















This bourbon whiskey is produced near Lawrenceburg,Kentucky and has an alcohol content ranging from 40-54%. Wild Turkey is nicknamed the "Dirty Bird," as itsreputation precedes itself as strong liquor. The

ingredients used to make Wild Turkey come from acrossthe nation, the barley coming from Montana, the cornfrom Kentucky and Indiana and the rye coming mostlyfrom North Dakota. In 1995, Wild Turkey released its 101proof label available only in the United States. Standardbourbons are 80 proof, giving a slight edge to the Turkeyfor being one of the strongest liquors in its class.

American Whiskey



















We discussed Wild Turkey, and it's technically anAmerican whiskey, so why didn't we group it togetherwith these whiskies? The reason is due to the standardproof of many bourbons being 80, but can reach as highas 120. All bourbon whiskies are aged in charred oakbarrels to achieve the flavor and appearance they

possess. There are four distinct types of whiskey: singlemalt, vetted malt, blended grain, and single grain.Evidence suggests that distillation was brought from theMediterranean region back to the British Isles in the 6thand 7th centuries. Famous brands of bourbon whiskeyinclude Jack Daniels, Evan Williams and Jim Beam.

Scotch Whisky




















Just as with bourbon whiskey, there are four distinctcategories for Scotch whisky. You may have noticed thedifferent spelling: Americans and the Irish spell whiskeywith an e, and the Scots spell whisky without an e, just tobe difficult. Scotch whisky is one of the slowest agingliquors, as well as one of the most expensive when

acquiring rare years. There are six Scotch producingregions in Scotland: Islands, Islay, Campbeltown, Lowland,Highland, and Speyside. Scotch whisky has an identicalproof to its American counterparts ranging from 80-136,giving Scotch an alcohol content of 40-68%.

Absinthe



















Absinthe is among the world's most potent andintoxicating liquors. It's nicknamed "la fee verte" andbetter known as the Green fairy. Absinthe's alcoholcontent ranges from 45-68% and is traditionally green,but can be colorless. Absinthe is anise flavored, and theactive chemical thujone can be found in the main

ingredient, Artemisia Absinthium, a.k.a. Grandewormwood. Absinthe has been illegal in the United Statessince 1915 because of its alleged psychoactive effectsupon consumers. Absinthe is enjoyed by slowly tricklingice cold water onto a sugar cube placed atop a specialspoon that allows the water and sugar to dissolve equallyinto the absinthe.

Bacardi 151





















Have you ever been to a party where a watermelon hasbeen cored and soaked in alcohol? If you have, chancesare you are familiar with Bacardi 151. The name stemsfrom the proof of the rum, which is 151 providing for analcohol content of 75.5%. This over-proof rum is usedmainly for cocktails, and the infamous "pj" or party juice.

Bacardi is the only brand that installs a flame arrester onthe bottle due to the high volatility of the alcohol. Popularflaming drinks, such as the B-52, require Bacardi 151 toconcoct.

Grain Alcohol


















Due to the extreme alcohol content of 95% grain alcohol,it is illegal to purchase in California, Florida, New York,Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Hawaii, Michigan, Nevada,and Virginia. This liquor is a neutral grain spirit which isrelatively low in impurities, which you've learned by now,minimizes the effects of what we all know to be a

hangover. Grain alcohol has an ugly reputation on collegecampuses everywhere due to the ease in which alcoholpoisoning can occur while consuming it. This spirit hasnearly tripled the potency of most alcohols, but finds itself within the same price range. Grain alcohol is without adoubt the strongest spirit available for retail purchase.

Moonshine




















At the top of the mountain rests the heavyweightchampion of all liquors. Moonshine is produced inunlicensed stills, registers a perfect 100% alcohol content, and can be found in more than 60 countries. Moonshine,

hooch, or white lightning can be made from corn meal,sugar, yeast, and water. There are two different types of still that are used to produce moonshine, a still pot and areflux still. The still pot is more commonly used amongshiners for its simplicity and mobility. The reflux still iscapable of producing finer quality hooch at faster ratesbut sacrifices mobility. "Lead burns red and makes youdead" is a famous adage concerning the lead contents of moonshine and how when set ablaze turns red.Moonshine can be flavored with any fruit, and even birchbark to give the hooch a minty flavor.

So, What'll You Have?























Pick your poison carefully because each type of alcoholwill produce a different kind of drunk. Vodka and Tequilaare known for sloppy, loose drunkenness. Scotch whiskyand bourbons are known for chest-warming heavy-headed

buzzes. Rum, brandy, and specifically cognacs areassociated with extremely painful hangovers. Alcoholreacts differently to all individuals in regard to their bodychemistry. Across the world in many countries friends,family, and acquaintances have been getting hammeredthe whole time you were reading this article. In anattempt to catch up with them, we'd suggest Long IslandIced Tea.
















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