What is the strongest alcohol in the world. Strong liquor
To begin with, let's decide on the measurement of the fortress. The fortress is now measured in volume percent or "volume degrees" - this is the ratio of the volume of anhydrous alcohol in the drink to the volume of the entire drink multiplied by 100. That is, for vodka with a strength of 40% vol. the number 40 was obtained from the ratio of 0.2 to 0.5 liters (we take a half liter bottle) multiplied by 100.
Stronger drinks are often more expensive. This is understandable, because alcohol is always more expensive than water. But that doesn't mean they are better. The fact is that the more alcohol in the drink, the worse the aromas, flavors and nuances are revealed. But for every drink, of course, there is a fan.
The fortress is a matter of taste, both the buyer and the manufacturer. It's not that it's difficult to produce a drink with a strength of 70 degrees, the problem is who is not afraid to drink it and find a special taste in it to come back and buy it again. After all, vodka, and in principle any drink in general, is not difficult to make stronger or weaker.
Absinthe
The strongest alcoholic drink. It is made with a strength of 55 to 80 degrees. Most often come across bottles up to 65% vol.In the XIX - early XX centuries, absinthe was an extremely dangerous drink, it contained an extremely high amount of thujone - a hallucinogenic substance found in wormwood. It is this herb that plays a major role in the production of absinthe. Nowadays, the content of thujone is legally limited. In Europe, 35 mg/kg has been allowed since 2008; absinthe with a thujone content of up to 10 mg/kg can be imported into the USA. The green fairy of poets of the late 19th century contained up to 200 mg/kg of thujone.
Absinthe with a small content of thujone is not hallucinogenic, but because of its high strength, it can cause a severe hangover and, in general, harm the body.
Whiskey
Most often we buy whiskey with a strength of 38-40% vol. It is brought to this fortress after aging in barrels and blending with distilled water. But there is such a thing as barrel-strength whiskey, the label will say: Straight from the Cask or Cask strength. This means that the whiskey was bottled without diluting with water, with the strength that was obtained naturally during the aging process. Usually it is 50-60% vol. Cask-strength bottles are more expensive than watered down whiskey, and are produced in relatively small quantities.
Bourbon
Bourbon is also much stronger than the usual 40 degrees. Barrel strength will be referred to as barrel proof on the label. And you can find more high-strength bourbons than classic scotch. The fact is that bourbon is not aged for as long as it is necessary for Scotch whiskey; other, new barrels are used for it. In them, the aging process is faster, but they give a somewhat rougher taste than barrels that have already been in use. Therefore, for bourbon, 8-9 years of aging is a lot, and for Scotch whiskey, it’s not a long time at all.Barrel-strength bourbons are available from many brands. For example, in the popular Jim Beam - 7-year-old Baker's reaches a strength of 53.5%, and Booker's - bottled at 61-63%, can withstand it for up to 8 years. At 50% ABV, a 9 year old Knob Creek is bottled, while Wild Turkey's 12 year old can be 58% ABV. Sometimes the strength of bourbons can even reach 80%.
Rum
The weakest rum is Cuban. Its strength usually does not exceed 40 degrees. But other rum-producing countries make it much stronger. So, in Puerto Rico and Barbados, the drink is driven up to 57 degrees. And Jamaicans and Trinidadians start at 48%.
The Austrians do not lag behind their Latin American counterparts, who make "Shtro" - spicy rum with a strength of 40 to 80 degrees.Gin
Grain distillate, distilled with the addition of juniper berries, other spices are also allowed. Gin should be at least 37.5% abv, there is no upper bar, but usually everything ends up at 47%.
There are several varieties of gin, but Plymouth gin was the strongest. It can only be produced in the city of Plymouth. At the beginning of the 19th century, Plymouth gin was supplied to the Navy and was at least 57% ABV. It was believed that with such a fortress, it was not scary to spill gin on gunpowder - it would still burn.
Rat wine
It is prepared in China. To prepare a drink, newborn rats that have not yet opened their eyes are poured with rice vodka. The infusion is soaked for a whole year. After the strength of the drink reaches 57 degrees.
spanish vodka
The strongest Spanish alcoholic drink is called El aguardiente, which means "fire water" or "burning water". This distillate, like grappa or french marc, is made from grape pomace, pits, and other waste from wine production. It can be aged or infused with different herbs and coffee beans. The strength of the Spanish distillate reaches 80 degrees.devil water
This American vodka is banned in 30 states. It is made from corn or wheat alcohol and is 95 percent ABV.
If food is the way to a man's heart, then drink is the way to his soul. This is something that all beverage manufacturers know about. Therefore, they invent more and more rich and seductive tastes to please their fastidious customers. But a connoisseur of good alcohol is not so easy to impress. That's why they are born the strongest alcoholic drinks in the world.
For those who are looking for a mixture that will make you feel the fire inside you for a while, we have collected ten of the most impressive drinks. They are presented in order of increasing alcohol content, from least strong to strongest. Perhaps one day you will try them.
10. Elixir vegétal de la Grande-Chartreuse - 69% alcohol
This herbal liqueur with almost three centuries of history is still produced according to Marshal Estre's secret recipe. It contains the "essences" of more than 130 plants, whose aromatic and healing properties make the liquor not only one of the strongest in the world, but also very useful, in reasonable quantities. The reviews say that it is enough to drop a few drops of liquor on a piece of sugar or dilute a small amount in water, and fatigue or slight malaise will be removed as if by hand.
The herbs are stored in the monastery of La Grande Chartreuse and then processed at the distillery in Voiron by the monks. And the resulting liquor remains to mature in oak barrels, in the largest liquor cellar in the world. The monks decide when the drink is ready and then bottle it, which in turn is enclosed in an elegant wooden case. Vegetal de la Grande Chartreuse is supplied to more than 100 countries worldwide.
9. Bacardi 151 - 75.5%
Yohoho, this is a real pirate strongest rum. And even if you are not a pirate (ka), but love hard drinks, then be sure to try Bacardi 151. It is an integral component of many high-quality cocktails and can burn your throat if you sip it carelessly. However, once inside, it no longer burns, but generates pleasant warmth.
The aftertaste of Bacardi 151 is fruity, and according to the manufacturer, there are oak and vanilla notes in the aroma. Judging by the reviews of connoisseurs, this rum has only one drawback - it is easy to sleep with it.
8. Devil Springs Vodka - 80%
This is the perfect homemade vodka. From dried fruits to herbs, nothing escapes her fiery wrath. And when the essence of your fruits and herbs surrenders to the mercy of alcohol, simply dilute the mixture with water in a 1 to 1 ratio and get the most ordinary vodka, but with an unusual taste.
7. Pincer Shanghai Strength - 88.8%
This super strong Scotch vodka was probably created to fight the cold. But who wants to fight the cold without being able to take a normal breath? However, the manufacturers claim it is a healthy drink that contains milk thistle and elderberry extracts for liver support.
One of the strongest spirits in the world was released in a limited edition and is intended mainly for the Chinese market.
By the way, Scotland is the birthplace of the strongest beer in the world. It bears the speaking name "Snake venom" and contains 67.5% alcohol. It even has a sticker warning that this beer should be drunk in small portions due to its very high alcohol content. Smoky malt, smoked on peat, and two types of yeast served as ingredients for the creation of "Snake Venom". Perhaps this beer will someday get into if the experts dare to try such a vigorous brew.
6Poitin 1661 - 90%
The national Irish drink with a rich history is a variety of moonshine. It was cooked in small copper pots ("pota") made from barley or potatoes.
In 1661, the sale and preparation of potine was banned in Ireland due to the difficulty of taxing it and as part of a larger effort by the English to suppress Irish culture. This ban lasted for more than three centuries, and in Northern Ireland it is still in effect.
5. Mariënburg rum - 90%
Throughout its evolution, this alpha male rum has improved its already rich texture. As the crown jewel of Suriname, this 90% rum is a welcome gift for every spirits connoisseur. However, you can buy a real 90% Mariënburg rum only in Suriname itself. For export products, the percentage of alcohol was reduced to 81%.
4. Bruichladdich X4 Quadrupled Whiskey - 92%
The strongest malt whiskey is produced using a 17th century recipe. It undergoes four purifications, making it an extremely pure alcoholic beverage.
An experiment with this whiskey showed that it was powerful enough to accelerate a sports car to 160 kilometers per hour. If it can do that to a sports car, imagine what it can do to your body.
3. Everclear Grain - 95%
Top 3 of the strongest drink in the world opens with vodka, which has long been banned in the US and Canada. Due to its neutral taste, it is ideal for preparing alcoholic mixtures. In 1979, she entered the Guinness Book of Records as the strongest alcoholic drink.
If you're brave enough to try it neat, make sure you have a local emergency number on speed dial.
2. Cocoroco - 96%
The alcoholic drink, created in Bolivia, is usually sold in cans with a picture of a crocodile. It is made from sugar cane and coconut and is illegal in some of Bolivia's neighboring countries such as Chile (where all alcoholic beverages with more than 55% alcohol by volume are illegal).
Few stomachs can handle Cocoroco undiluted. Usually this hellish swill is drunk, diluted with cool tea, or added to various cocktails.
1. Wratislavia Spirytus - 96%
The strongest vodka in the world, made in Poland, is nothing more than liquid fire. It is odorless and looks just like water to the untrained eye. But it takes just one sip of this drink, albeit in a diluted form, and it becomes clear that this is not water at all, but the most stunning experience for your taste buds.
Its name - "Bratislava Spiritus" - does not refer to Poland at all. But here all the questions to the manufacturer.
Thanks to strict quality standards and a multi-level purification system, Wratislavia Spirytus is the perfect base for premium alcohol blends and even desserts.
In its pure form, the strongest alcohol in the world is not recommended to be consumed. They say it can damage the insides for the rest of your life. We will not check, and we do not advise you.
A strong alcoholic beverage is a product containing more than 20% alcohol. In this article we will talk about those drinks that are considered the strongest in the world.
Russia and Poland are famous for the production of vodka, in the production of which wheat is used. Latin American countries are famous for making rum, which is based on sugar cane. Popular Mexican tequila is made from a cactus - the Mexican blue agave. In regions characterized by cold weather conditions, traditional drinks are those in the manufacture of which potatoes are used (for example, the Scandinavian Akvavit). European countries are famous for grape products - cognac, brandy.
In addition to the above, strong drinks are represented by:
- gin;
- Calvados;
- armagnac;
- absinthe;
- beer.
Strong types of beer
Traditionally, beer is on the list of low-calorie (especially light) and light alcohol-containing drinks. However, there are strong types of the product. Among them are:
- "Armageddon". The year of creation of this beer is 2012, when it was brewed by a brewery in Scotland. The strength of the drink is sixty-five degrees. The basis of Armageddon is oatmeal, wheat, malt and water.
- "Snake poison". It was brewed in the same place as Armageddon in 2013. The alcohol content in it is 67.5 percent.
Top 10 strongest alcoholic drinks
The top 10 strongest alcoholic drinks included:
10th place - Whiskey
The strength of the drink can reach up to 43%. It is whiskey that opens the top of the strongest liquor. The basis for it are cereals, yeast and water. The taste of whiskey is different due to the influence of the quality of the barrel (from cherry or oak) in which it was aged. The product is more famous among the Americans and the British.
9th place - Aquavit
This is a Scandinavian alcohol, the birth time of which is considered to be the middle of the 19th century. In translation Akvavit means "living water". Its strength can be up to 50 degrees. The drink is made from potato alcohol. First, it is diluted with water. After that, for several weeks (or years) insist on spices (fennel, cumin, ginger). Drink Aquavit chilled or frozen.
8th place - Grappa
It is an Italian drink, a kind of brandy. For its manufacture, a mixture of crushed grapes is used. Production is based on the method of distillation of berry pomace. The strength of the product ranges from 40 to 60%. Grappa was originally the result of recycling. Only some time later, she found her admirers.
7th place - Armagnac
Close in quality to French cognac. Produced from grape alcohol. The strongest is the Domaine de Jolin drink of 1973, which has a strength of 48.3%. The place of its manufacture is considered to be the estate of the same name, where it was created by the Darroz family. For 37 years, the drink was aged in oak barrels. Only in 2010 it was poured into glassware. Due to the absence of cold filtration, Armagnac has a unique taste, combining coffee, tobacco, fruit and oak notes. Therefore, it is often drunk in its pure form, without diluting.
6th place - Jin
Juniper vodka has a strength of over 40%. It is rarely drunk undiluted, more often used as an ingredient in various cocktails. The strongest gin is Bombay Sapphire (47 degrees). The drink attracts its fans with a mild taste with pronounced notes of juniper and citrus fruits. 
Bombay Sapphire - the strongest gin
5th place - Colombian rum
Opens the top five strongest drinks in the world. Has a strength of 50%. It is drunk in various variations: both in its pure form and as a component for cocktails. The strongest is Bacardi 151 rum, the strength of which is 75.5%. The production of the drink includes the processes of fermentation and distillation of cane syrup, molasses. The high strength of Bacardi 151 is achieved through long exposure (8 years). Due to this period, the drink acquires a pleasant amber hue and flavors of vanilla and oak. Bacardi has about 300 awards in his piggy bank.
4th place - Absinthe
Its strength varies - from 50% to 83-85% alcohol. For the production of the drink, vegetable extracts are often used (anise, wormwood, fennel or bergenia). The drink gained popularity in the 19th century. According to statistics, in 1900, the inhabitants of France drank 2 million liters per year. In 1910, the amount of absinthe drunk reached 36 million liters. Five years later, the drink was banned in many European countries and in the United States of America. The second birth of Absinthe took place in 1990. And 2004 was the year of legalization.
3rd place - Moonshine
The drink opens the "golden three". Its strength can reach 80-90%. For the production of alcohol, special apparatuses are used, through which an alcohol-containing mass called mash is distilled. The latter is the result of the fermentation of various bases, represented by cereals, potatoes, beets, fruits or other products.
2nd place - Chacha
She gets silver in the top of the strongest alcoholic beverages. The fortress of Chachi is 70 degrees. The birthplace of the product is Georgia. The basis of alcohol is unripe Isabella grape varieties, also Kacic or pomace. Thanks to this, Chacha has a pleasant taste with berry notes.
1st place - Everclear
It is the strongest liquor in the world. The drink can be 75% or 95% ABV. For several years, vodka was banned in the US and Canada. Thanks to the new law, it was legalized. Everclear is based on wheat or corn alcohol. Due to the absence of a specific taste, an alcoholic product is used for the production of cocktails. The use of vodka in its pure form can result in loss of consciousness. Thanks to its strength, in 1979 it entered the Guinness Book of Records as the most alcoholic drink.
Alcohol has been known since the Middle Ages. Various alcoholic drinks, both strong enough and not very strong, have their admirers. Regardless of the level of alcohol in a product, remember that it is not harmless. Therefore, it is always necessary to know the permissible amount of alcohol consumed and the consequences of such an addiction. Only a competent attitude to alcoholic beverages will allow you to enjoy and prevent the development of pathological cravings.
You can have fun in different ways. Someone will prefer an evening at home watching a family comedy, someone will move from club to club until the morning, and the third will take a trip to distant lands with the brightest local flavor. But it just so happened that most of the fun scenarios are mixed with alcohol. No, we are convinced that you can have fun without degrees. And it’s better not to mess with drinks from this list at all: you never know how the night will end in such a company!
Alcohol is the most popular souvenir from trips and an invariable item in the program of any trip. We just advise you to think carefully before trying drinks from this rating abroad. After all, their fortress is too tough for everyone. But, nevertheless, tourists rarely manage to restrain themselves from tasting ...
10. Stroh (Stroh) - 40-80%
This spiced rum is the most popular souvenir from Austria. Tourists buy it in liters, but in vain: in view of the high fortress, Shtro is rarely consumed in its pure form. But its piquant taste perfectly complements traditional pastries, as well as “winter” cocktails, such as hunting tea and punch. The drink is available in various varieties, with an alcohol content of 40% to 80%.
9. White rum John Crow Batty Rum - 80%
In the twentieth century, Jamaica has earned some notoriety in the entertainment world. And this drink perfectly complements the "glorious" list of intoxicating sights of Bob Marley's country. To cope with this kind of rum (and, in fact, moonshine), you need to really have a stomach of steel!
8. Rum Sunset - 84.5%
Hailing from the island of St. Vincent in the Caribbean, this rum is worthy of a real pirate. Due to the high strength of Sunset, it is strictly not recommended to drink in its pure form, but only as a component in cocktails.
7. Vodka Balkan - 88%
It turns out that the most severe vodka is not at all in Russia, but in Bulgaria. 13 inscriptions on the package warn of the dangers of using this potion at once. Triple distillation, mix only.
6. Pincer Shanghai Strength Vodka - 88.8%
Don't let the name fool you: the homeland of the drink with three eights is Scotland. "Shanghai" is officially recognized as the strongest vodka in the world. Remarkably, it is in the land of mountaineers and kilts that they also produce the strongest beer (41%!), As well as the strongest gin. What can I say: the Scots are tough guys.
5. Absinthe Hapsburg Gold - 89.9%
Don't know what souvenir to bring from the Czech Republic? Certainly not Hapsburg Gold absinthe. Only if you are an artist, a poet or, at worst, a designer. After all, it is difficult to guess what will be seen after meeting this “green fairy”. No wonder the slogan of the drink is simple and concise - "no rules."
4. Rum River Antoine Royale Grenadian - 90%
A drink that we would proudly call moonshine. Distilled from sugarcane juice. That is why it has a pronounced sweet taste. True, it is unlikely that you will be able to fully feel it: any bartender will immediately serve you a glass of water “included”. Otherwise, this Caribbean landmark is simply not to be found.
3. Whiskey Bruichladdich X4 Quadrupled - 92%
Remember, we said that the Scots are famous for the strongest vodka and beer? Feel free to add whiskey to this honorary list! A true Scottish treasure. BBC journalists even managed to charge a sports car with a drink and accelerate it to 100 miles per hour! What this potion does to the human body is anyone's guess.
2. Everclear - 95%
The strongest alcoholic drink in the world according to the Guinness Book of Records (1979). Since 2015, it has been banned for sale in California, Florida and 7 other US states. There is also a popular rock band named after him. Certainly not easy.
1. Spirytus - 96%
Knowledgeable people compare the "divine" and "spiritual" taste of this Polish invention with a blow to the stomach, from which it takes one's breath away. We strongly do not recommend for use.
If you have already decided on an evening accompanied by alcohol, do it carefully and correctly. And don't skimp on your own health. Although even .
Good alcoholic drinks have been valued at all times. So, for example, a bottle of high-quality aged wine or cognac can cost more than one thousand dollars. This applies to all other alcoholic beverages. A strong alcoholic drink, as a rule, is more to the liking of the male half of humanity. Different countries like different alcohol.
Popular spirits
Despite the high cost, real connoisseurs are ready to pay any amount for excellent quality and a stunning bouquet, which prevails only in natural products. Perhaps there is not a single country in the world where this or that alcoholic drink would not be very popular:
There are many more such examples, since connoisseurs of quality alcohol are located all over the world. If we consider what is the strongest alcoholic drink on earth, then after pure alcohol (96 degrees) it is Georgian chacha (86-90 degrees) and Russian moonshine-pervach (80 degrees). But these spirits are home-made, you will not find them in the store.
Strong alcoholic products often participate in festive treats and are at the head of the table. Do not forget that strong alcohol-containing products stay in the body longer than the lungs, therefore, when planning to celebrate a holiday and using strong alcoholic drinks, do not forget about the norm, because the hangover will be severe.
Vodka is a popular alcoholic drink in Russia
Everyone in the world is well aware that Russians prefer to drink vodka. According to statistics, this drink is consumed in incredibly large quantities in this country. And this is not surprising, because in Russia they learned about it back in the 14th century, when grape alcohol first came to the country. Modern vodka, which includes ethyl alcohol and water, began to be made only a full century after this date.
Today, there are two main types of vodka: flavored and ordinary. The first is made to this day, the second was very popular in the 16-17 centuries. Flavored vodka is obtained by infusion of various herbs and berries, followed by distillation. Today, by standards it is 40%, which makes it similar to Scotch whisky.
Scotch whiskey is popular all over the world
Now in the world there is not a single country where they would not know about whiskey. However, it is difficult to say exactly who and when began to produce this drink, as Scotland and Ireland constantly dispute the rights to start production. It is generally accepted that the technology of distillation, which is used in the manufacture of whiskey, was brought to Scotland by Christian missionaries who learned about it from the Crusaders.
Initially, whiskey was produced by the monks of Scotland. They used rye, wheat and other grains as raw materials. At the end, the drink is distilled, as a result of which it is completely purified. Whiskey was originally used as a cure for the following ailments:
- for colds, it was taken orally;
- with bruises, whiskey rubbed the injured place;
- it was also used as the main element of a warming compress.
Starting in the 17th century, whiskey began to be made all over the world. Today, along with Scotch whiskey, drinks made in Canada, Ireland, America and even Japan are very popular. Despite such a huge number of manufacturers, a fortress of 40% is considered normal.
Rum is a popular drink among pirates.
Despite the fact that rum is produced in several places in the world, nevertheless, the Caribbean Islands have been and remain the main producer of this product. Rum originates in the 17th century, when they began to ferment cane juice. Until today, the technology for making this drink has remained unchanged. For its preparation, fermentation and distillation of cane juice and molasses are used.
There are several varieties of this drink, while each has its own scope. So, for example, light rum is actively used for making cocktails. Golden or dark is used in cooking. The only rum that is used for drinking in its pure form is a premium drink.
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