When someone asks “what is the strongest alcohol type,” they’re usually not looking for a delightful sipping experience, but rather the raw, unadulterated chemical answer. The winner, for sheer alcoholic potency by volume, is rectified spirit – essentially pure ethanol, often found at 95-96% Alcohol By Volume (ABV). This isn’t your typical bar pour; it’s […]
When you ask, "what’s a strong alcoholic drink?" you’re usually looking for the highest alcohol by volume (ABV) you can get. The undisputed champions in terms of raw ABV are rectified spirits like Everclear and Spirytus Rektyfikowany, which often exceed 95% alcohol by volume. These aren’t meant for sipping; they’re pure, unadulterated ethanol. That distinction […]
What’s the real story with wormwood? Is it actually hallucinogenic? The short answer is clear: in regulated beverages like absinthe, wormwood’s primary contribution is a unique, complex flavor and bitterness, not psychoactive effects. The widespread belief that wormwood—and by extension, absinthe—causes hallucinations or madness is largely a historical myth, driven by sensationalism, high alcohol content, […]