How to distinguish a fake "Jack Daniels" from the original whiskey. Jack Daniels
The victims in Krasnoyarsk were not poisoned by singed vodka, not at all - people bought a more expensive drink, Jack Daniel's American whiskey. The examination found that the alcohol contained deadly methyl alcohol.
And here we are no longer dealing with an ordinary fake, not with the issuance of cheaper alcohol instead of a branded branded drink, but with bottles where low-quality alcohol was poured, possibly made in artisanal conditions.
Where does methyl alcohol come from in alcohol?
Methyl alcohol is found in almost all strong alcoholic drinks. But it is contained in them in very small quantities - from 100 to 300 milligrams of methanol per liter. But this dose can be exceeded if the strong drink is distilled at home.
When distilling the distillate, the so-called “head” is separated - which includes poisonous alcohols, acetone, including methanol. It is also contained in the "tail" fractions, in the distillate, the strength of which is greatly reduced, as well as the quality. The danger is that the tail fractions smell almost the same as the middle fractions - a good and strong distillate. But the “head” smells noticeably of acetone. That is why it is important to follow the technological process of distillation of moonshine and rectification of alcohol, to wean heads and tails.Also, methanol can be added to alcoholic beverages to increase their strength and "pick". And this is much more dangerous than unscrupulous and illegal distillation of alcohol, since the concentration of methanol in the bottle is greatly increased.
How to tell if there is methanol in a bottle
Without chemical analysis, only in an organoleptic way - nothing. The fact is that methanol is similar to ethyl alcohol, so there will be no sharp smell or taste in a drink with methyl impurities.
At home, they advise you to try to set fire to the liquid, but we want to disappoint: methyl alcohol burns very similar to ethyl alcohol, besides, in its pure form, you still won’t meet it in a bottle of alcohol, so it’s useless.
One of the most reliable ways is to heat up a copper wire and dip it into a drink. Methyl, when heated sharply, decomposes into formaldehydes (the strongest poison, in fact, it is the decomposition products of methanol that we poison ourselves with). If a sharp unpleasant odor appears, it means that methanol is present in the drink. Ethyl alcohol does not produce a strong odor when heated.
How to avoid buying "scorched" alcohol
Choose civilized places of trade, well-known stores where they are responsible for the products. In the end, they can be taken to court, in the worst case.
Take a close look at the bottle:
- the cork must be intact, the tightness of the bottle must not be broken
- labels must be intact and even
- excise stamps must be affixed to the bottle
- on the back label there should be a sticker with the coordinates of the manufacturer and importer
- most bottles have a cork packed in plastic, and the brand name is on the plastic wrap. It must not be damaged.
The price should not be low; before buying, you can check how much alcohol of the selected brand should cost.
Most of the bottles of foreign and domestic manufacturers are protected with convex and concave inscriptions, coats of arms, holograms, embossed labels and other things. Information about this can be found on the Internet. But knowing all these nuances will not give you a guarantee against poisoning: it is really very expensive to make bottles for counterfeit alcohol on your own, instead, criminals get the original containers, which are left in large quantities at bars and restaurants after holidays and organizing weddings.
The first signs of poisoning
Poisoning with methyl alcohol manifests itself 8-12 hours after its use. The first signs: headache, weakness, vomiting, blurred vision, blurred vision, flickering before the eyes. There may be loss of color vision as well as blindness.
First aid measures
Be sure to see a doctor. Urgently!
Get out into fresh air, induce vomiting, take a laxative.
Keep any leftover alcohol that you suspect has been poisoning you. They will be needed to accurately identify toxic substances.
Today Johnnie Walker remains one of the most popular drinks.
This whiskey is sold all over the world and produces approximately 130 million bottles per year. The brand has gained such recognition thanks to its diverse range, as Johnnie Walker produces both publicly available types of scotch and high-end drinks. Therefore, everyone can afford to buy a bottle of Johnnie Walker.
The history of the origin of the drink dates back to 1819, when John Walker, a Scot by birth, was selling tea in his family's shop. At that time, he alone was able to produce rare varieties of tea, by mixing them, thereby attracting thousands of consumers.
In 1820, the Scot wanted to try his hand at blending and create a drink like whiskey (another name is "Scotch scotch"). Formally, the Johnnie Walker brand was registered thanks to his son John Alexander.
A peculiar gentle and spicy variety of Scottish scotch was in great demand among buyers, and already in 1893 Johnnie Walker entered the international level. Over time, scotch gained immense fame and began to be sold in various countries around the world.
The logo of the trademark with a young man walking in a hat began to be painted only in 1908 and is still used today. 
Variety of Johnnie Walker cultivars
There are several varieties of blending Johnnie Walker Scottish Scotch.
The most popular classic variety with an exposure of at least three years and combines thirty-five varieties of adhesive tape is Red Label. The component of the blend is Cardhu whiskey with a hint of honey. Due to the fact that this is one of the youngest drinks, it has a slightly harsh and tart taste.
Along with the growth in the consumption of good, high-quality imported alcohol, the amount of counterfeit produced is also growing. Let's make a reservation right away, as a rule, a fake does not contain any poison, on the contrary, there is a completely normal alcoholic drink, but still very different in taste and recipe from the real one. When using a counterfeit, you need to be afraid, mainly, of allergic reactions, which can be triggered by various impurities and chemical additives. However, to date, we do not know of a single case of poisoning with such alcohol. The largest counterfeit production is concentrated in the Moscow and Voronezh regions, as well as in the North Caucasus. Wholesalers do not particularly hide the origin of the goods, and, as a rule, act openly. However, in retail sales, sellers may hide the fact that products are counterfeit. Usually the terms "confiscation" and "Duty Free" serve as a cover. Here it should be emphasized that, according to the law, the confiscated property has the right to sell only the Russian Federal Property Fund, and there are serious restrictions on the volume (displacement) for the purchase of goods in Duty Free. In some cases, it is possible to distinguish a fake only after the bottle has been opened and the drink has been tried. It is especially unpleasant if alcohol was presented as a gift to a loved one. Therefore, we decided to publish some signs that will make it possible to distinguish a fake even at the stage of purchase, before the transfer of money. We will try to expand this list
Jack Daniel's
Of course, it is best to recognize a fake even before opening the bottle, at the stage of purchase. There are several signs of a fake: 1. Metal lid - original Jack Daniel's comes only with a plastic lid covered with a plastic shell; 2. Round "shoulders" of the bottle - since 2011, bottles have been produced in a new design; 3. Smooth "shoulders" - on the "shoulders" of the bottle on four sides there should be an embossed inscription "Jack Daniel's"; 4. "Curved" label - the label must be glued evenly, and the order of the inscriptions on it must correspond to the established pattern. For clarity, here is an image of a “bottle of Jack Daniel’s” bought in Rostov not so long ago:
Recently, counterfeit Jack Daniel's in new bottles has become widespread. At first glance, a fake is indistinguishable from the original, but still there are several signs: 1. The absence of the “Registered trade-mark” ® badge on the bottle neck shell. It must be present on the original whiskey; 2. Smooth bottle neck. In a genuine drink, the neck of the bottle has edges along its entire length. 
Tequila Olmeca
In order to identify a fake even at the stage of purchase, you should remember the following signs: 1. The presence of ribs in the upper part of the lid - the original tequila has a lid with a smooth top; 2. Smooth bottle - there should be corrugation on the bottle, it is especially noticeable on the "shoulders" of the bottle; glass does not have to be smooth. For clarity, here is an image of a fake bottle of Olmeca Gold, specially purchased by us in Rostov:
Jameson Whiskey
In order to distinguish a fake, you should pay attention to the following signs: 1. Plastic shell on the lid - the original Jameson has a metal lid without any shell; 2. The lack of embossed inscriptions on the bottle - real whiskey has two embossed inscriptions: "Product of Ireland" - at the bottom of the front side of the bottle, and "John Jameson" - at the bottom of the back side. 3. The 0.7 liter capacity is the most commonly counterfeited Jameson capacity. If you have any doubts about the quality of the drink, we suggest that you refuse to buy whiskey in a bottle of this volume. Buy a liter! And, according to tradition, a photo of a fake:
Whiskey Johnnie Walker Black Label, Red Label
One of the most counterfeited whiskeys is Johnnie Walker Black Label, which, however, can be explained by the popularity of the original drink. Due to the variety of fakes, the pictures will be given immediately. In order to distinguish a fake, you need to pay attention to the following signs: 1. Cover.
2. Embossing on the label 
Whiskey Jim Beam
So, in order to distinguish fake Jim Beam whiskey, you need to carefully inspect the bottle before buying. Particular attention should be paid to the following features: 1. Lid. Real American Jim Beam bourbon has no ribs on the top of the lid - it is smooth; 2. The bottom of the cover. The original whiskey has two stripes of golden color, above the image of the trademark "Jim Beam"; 3. The neck of the bottle. The genuine Jim Beam has facets only on the lower half of the neck, while the fake has a faceted neck along the entire length; 4. Bottle shoulders. Real whiskey has an embossed inscription "Jim Beam" on the shoulders of the bottle on four sides. These characteristic features are reflected in the picture:
Cognac Hennessy
It is said that sales of Hennessy cognac in the whole world exceed its production by 3-4 times. And this means that only every 3-4 bottles of Hennessy is an original cognac, and the volume of counterfeit reaches 80%. However, this information has not been confirmed. But, most likely, not very far from the truth. One of the leaders in terms of the number of fakes, of course, is Hennessy X.O. cognac. To distinguish a fake, you need to pay attention to the following features: 1. Volume 0.5 liters. Cognac Hennessy XO in containers of 0.5 liters. not produced. The original cognac is bottled only in bottles of 0.35 and 0.7 liters; 2. Cork shell. The original cork and shell are made using a special technology (including laser engraving and Holosleeve holograms) and fit very tightly to the glass of the bottle. The shell should not evoke memories of inexpensive domestic wines.
A very large number of fakes account for the Hennessy V.S.O.P. The lion's share of counterfeit accounts for cognac, bottled in the form of a flask, with a volume of 0.5 liters. Therefore, we recommend that you completely refuse to buy Hennessy VSOP in a bottle of this shape and volume. Better buy a regular round bottle. If there are no acceptable alternatives, and buying cognac in a flask bottle is inevitable, then you should pay attention to the following features (they are similar to those for Hennessy X.O.): 1. Lid. It should not resemble ordinary vodka. Cognac house Hennessy pays a lot of attention to the production of corks and their protection, as mentioned above. 2. Relief image of a hand with a halberd. It should be present at the top of the front of the bottle. 
Counterfeit whiskey is fraught with mortal danger, so it should not be purchased and consumed under any circumstances. There are a number of signs by which it is easy to determine the authenticity of the drink. Before buying, you should carefully examine not only the bottle and label, but also the liquid itself.
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How to distinguish a fake? When buying, pay attention to certain features of the product. Of considerable importance is the cost and place of purchase of the product. The original product must be bought exclusively in specialized places where alcoholic products are sold.
It's good if the label says Premium, Deluxe. This fact signals the elitism of the drink. For complete safety, a sales representative should be asked for a quality certificate: it should be provided at the first request of the client.
Whiskey Quality Certificate
A good advantage of specialized shops with alcoholic beverages is the help of a consultant in choosing the right product. Using his services, you can save a lot of time, as it is enough to voice the appropriate cost and wishes regarding quality. The store employee will pick up the corresponding copies quickly.
In the absence of the opportunity to go to a specialized store, it is best to buy whiskey in a large shopping center. Beware of fakes, you can not go for a drink in kiosks and other small retail outlets. According to experts, it is necessary to buy whiskey in a store whose products are time-tested, and the products suit the taste and quality.
It will also be possible to recognize a surrogate by cost. When in a particular store a certain brand of whiskey is sold at a lower price than others, it is better not to risk your health. It is likely that this is a fake, since such savings do not justify themselves at all.
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Often, when making a counterfeit product, the manufacturer decides to save on the bottle, guided by the inexperience of the consumer and the low cost of the product. The appearance of the packaging will tell a lot, for example, an incorrectly glued label indicates a fake, it may be of poor quality. Having chosen a suitable brand of drink, before making a purchase, you should go to the manufacturer's website and familiarize yourself with the means of protecting the bottle, its appearance.
bottle protector
The consumer should immediately be alert if there is no excise stamp: this is the first sign of a fake or illegal entry of goods into the country.
You cannot buy such a drink, as there is no guarantee of its quality.
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You should always pay attention to the color of the product. Quality whiskey is characterized by transparency, which is an indicator of pure water. This is also a guarantee of full compliance with the technological process. Unlike a fake, real whiskey is free from sediment, it is not cloudy. Its hue can range from light yellow to deep yellow, sometimes reaching a brown tint. It all depends on the recipe, exposure.
It will be possible to determine the original using one simple method: you need to shake the bottle thoroughly and look at the bubbles that have formed. Their size must be large, and they must be preserved for a long time. In a natural drink, drops flow down the walls of the vessel slowly after shaking, which cannot be said about a fake copy.
Determination of the naturalness of an alcoholic beverage
When the bottle is opened, the aroma of malt should come from the drink, with a slight hint of oak. If there is a strong smell of alcohol, then the quality should be doubted. It leaves a long, very pleasant aftertaste in the mouth.
Malt is used to make a good finished product, but ethanol and methanol are often found in cheap scotch and bourbons. It should be borne in mind that whiskey made from the by-products of alcohol production will never have a decent taste.
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In England and other European countries, making counterfeit Scotch whiskey is a serious crime. If whiskey is not distilled according to technology or contains alternative components, then it is very dangerous to use it for health. If a person drinks a small amount of a drink containing methanol, he has abdominal pain, there are malfunctions in the digestive system and organs of vision.
With the abuse of fake whiskey after a short time, there is a high level of risk of ill health. The most terrible diagnosis is cirrhosis of the liver. In the body, there is a restriction of blood flow through this organ, the liver will become unable to destroy toxic substances, control blood clotting.
Misuse of counterfeit alcohol
It should be noted that in natural whiskey there is a very high level of strength, but there is no need to talk about a fake. The minimum is 40%. Even if you drink a quality drink in large volumes, you can get poisoned. When an excessively high level of alcohol concentration is reached in the blood, breathing problems are observed, vomiting occurs, and palpitations occur.
Attention should also be paid to the fact that the uncontrolled use of whiskey causes the disappearance of the line of permissibility. Strong intoxication leads to risky actions, drunk driving and other manifestations of aggression and agitation. Deadly consequences often occur if there is no feeling of fear.
Many characteristics can testify to a fake, so the choice of a drink must be approached responsibly so as not to regret the consequences later. True gourmets and whiskey connoisseurs prefer only natural products, imitation products are created for people who want to know the approximate taste of whiskey.
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How to distinguish fake whiskey from the original? The question is serious, because the world market currently offers a large amount of alcohol. And scammers take advantage of this situation.
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How to distinguish real whiskey
Recently, in our country, as well as throughout the world, the level of culture of drinking alcoholic beverages has significantly increased. The modern consumer is increasingly buying well-established alcohol brands.
Unscrupulous traders of strong drinks took advantage of this situation. Along with high-quality alcohol, a large number of counterfeit products appeared on the market. Whiskey producers were the first to be hit.
This is due to the fact that whiskey is one of the most popular and affordable spirits in the world. The perfect combination of price and quality of this alcohol attracts a large number of fans. And more and more relevant is the question of how to distinguish fake whiskey from real.
Signs by which whiskey can be distinguished from a fake
Distinguishing real alcohol from its fake is quite easy. Any connoisseur of good whiskey will easily identify a counterfeit product. When buying alcoholic beverages, you need to pay attention to the following facts:
- the point of sale where this whiskey is sold;
- the price of the product;
- bottle;
- the color of the contents of the bottle;
- liquid consistency;
- availability of information about the composition of the product;
- taste and aroma of whiskey.
Let's consider each item separately.
Point of sale of alcoholic products
In order not to be mistaken in the quality of the purchased whiskey, it is best to buy a drink in stores specializing in the sale of alcoholic beverages, or in large supermarkets. In an era of fierce competition, these merchants carefully monitor the quality of the goods offered.
Also, at any point of sale, upon request, you are required to provide a certificate for alcoholic products. If for some reason this document cannot be provided, feel free to refuse to purchase the goods, despite the explanations of the merchant.
Another plus in favor of specialized outlets is the availability of consultants. The consultant will convey to you all the information about alcoholic products, tell you about the features of different types of whiskey, and select a drink in accordance with your taste preferences.
Specialized retail outlets are very sensitive to their reputation, so they offer goods of decent quality and a high level of service personnel.
The price of the product
When buying whiskey, make a comparative description of the price of the purchased product with analogues in other outlets. Good alcohol is not cheap, and it is worth spending your time on price analysis. This is easy to do over the internet. The very cheap price of the goods, in comparison with analogues, should alert the consumer. Do not buy into any explanations - feel free to refuse the purchase. The money saved can cost you and your loved ones not only a spoiled celebration, but also health problems.
Bottle
The next factor in determining the quality of the purchased whiskey will be the study of the bottle. Having chosen the brand of alcohol that you wish to purchase, go to the manufacturer's website and familiarize yourself with the means of protection of the goods used by him.
Very carefully you need to study the quality and content of the label, its location on the bottle. Some manufacturers place the label at a certain, strictly adjusted angle. The label must be neatly glued, without blots and glue drips. Color, image, information on the label must match the brand.
Every self-respecting producer of noble whiskey does not deprive the cork of its attention. In addition to integrity, it is necessary to pay attention to the compliance of the cork with this brand. This information can also be found on the official website of the alcoproducer.
whiskey producers much attention is paid to the bottle in which the noble drink reaches its admirers. In this matter, the flight of imagination of designers knows no bounds. Someone uses square decanters, someone prefers bottles with rounded edges. Some distillers for their exclusive whiskey make containers with an engraved logo and an individual drink number. A vivid example of this, on the bottles of which a horse flaunts. All this information is reflected in great detail on the manufacturer's website. It is very difficult to make such a container in a handicraft production. It is the bottle that is the clearest proof of the quality of the purchased drink.
Whiskey Maker's Mark
For example, for producers of Maker's Mark whiskey, the bottle is a special pride. The container and label of this manufacturer cannot be faked without expensive equipment.
A prerequisite for real whiskey is the presence of an excise stamp. Only alcohol with an excise stamp can be considered real.
Whiskey color and texture
The color of real whiskey varies from light straw to brown. But with any color, the drink should remain transparent. In real whiskey there are no impurities, sediment, flakes. The original noble drink should not be cloudy. The presence of foreign colors and impurities in alcohol indicates a violation of the production process, which is unacceptable for a legitimate alcohol producer.
Another way to distinguish a fake drink from a real one is to shake the contents of the bottle. Real whiskey has an oily consistency, so when shaken inside the bottle, fairly large bubbles are formed that do not disappear for several seconds. In this regard, a drop of real wiki very slowly flows down the glass of the bottle.
If, when shaking, small bubbles formed in the bottle, which immediately disappeared, then the quality of this drink is in doubt.
The composition and taste of whiskey
On the reverse side of the bottle, strong wine producers have information about the composition of the product. Study the list very carefully. The information must be translated into Russian and contain the entire list of ingredients that make up the alcoholic beverage.
This whiskey contains only natural ingredients. It contains no artificial colors, flavors or other additives.
Alcohol connoisseurs know exactly how to distinguish whiskey from a fake by taste and aroma.
When inhaling the aroma of a real strong whiskey there can be no strong smell of alcohol. The drink exudes a pleasant aroma of malt and oak.
The taste of true whiskey is soft, having a complex bouquet that leaves a long aftertaste. The counterfeit product has a pungent odor and a burning taste.
The combination of all the above qualities may indicate the authenticity of alcoholic products. Having once held a bottle of real whiskey in your hands and tasted the taste of exquisite alcohol, you will never confuse it with a fake.
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