If food is the way to the man’s heart, then drinking is the way to his soul. This is what all beverage manufacturers are aware of. Therefore, they are inventing increasingly 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 come into the world the strongest alcoholic drinks in the world.
For those who are looking for a mixture that will make you feel the fire inside for a while, we have collected ten of the most impressive drinks. They are presented in order of increasing alcohol content, from the least powerful to the strongest. Perhaps one day you will try them.
10. Elixir végétal de la Grande-Chartreuse - 69% alcohol
This herbal liqueur with almost three centuries of history is still produced according to the secret recipe of Marshal Estre. It contains the "essence" 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 drip a few drops of liquor on a piece of sugar or dilute a small amount in water, and fatigue or slight malaise will be taken off by hand.
Herbs are stored in the Monastery of La Grand Chartreuse, and then processed at the distillery in Voiron by the monks. And the resulting liquor remains to ripen in oak barrels, in the largest liquor cellar in the world. The monks decide when the drink is ready, and then pour it into bottles, which, in turn, are enclosed in elegant wooden packaging. Vegetal de la Grand Chartreuse is shipped to more than 100 countries.
9. Bacardi 151 - 75.5%
Yohoho, this is a real pirate strong rum. And even if you are not a pirate (s), but like strong drinks, be sure to try Bacardi 151. It is an integral component of many high-quality cocktails and can burn your throat with a careless sip. However, once inside, it no longer burns, but generates pleasant warmth.
The aftertaste of the Bacardi 151 is fruity, and in the aroma, according to the manufacturer, there are oak and vanilla notes. Judging by the reviews of experts, this rum has only one drawback - it is easy to sleep with it.
8. Devil Springs Vodka - 80%
This is the perfect vodka for homemade tinctures. From dried fruits to herbs, nothing can escape her fiery anger. And when the essence of your fruits and herbs surrenders to the mercy of alcohol, just 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 Scottish vodka was probably created to fight the cold. But who wants to fight the cold so as not to be able to take a normal breath? However, manufacturers claim it is a healthy drink that contains milk thistle and elderberry extracts to support the liver.
One of the strongest spirits in the world was produced 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 is called the snake venom and contains 67.5% alcohol. It even has a sticker warning that this beer should be drunk in small portions, due to the very high strength. The ingredients for the creation of “Snake Venom” were smoked malt, smoked on peat, and two types of yeast. Perhaps this beer will someday fall into the rating of the best beer according to Roskachestvo, if experts dare to try such a vigorous swill.
6. Poitin 1661 - 90%
A rich Irish national drink with a rich history is a type of moonshine. It was prepared in small copper pots ("pota") from barley or potatoes.
In 1661, the sale and preparation of potash was banned in Ireland because of the difficulties associated with its taxation, and as part of a larger English effort to suppress Irish culture. This ban lasted more than three centuries, and in Northern Ireland it is still valid.
5. Mariënburg rum - 90%
Throughout its evolution, this rum alpha male has improved its already rich texture. Being the jewel of the crown of Suriname, this 90% rum is a welcome gift for every connoisseur of strong alcohol. However, you can buy a real 90 percent 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 is subjected to four times cleaning, which makes it an extremely pure alcoholic drink.
An experiment with this whiskey showed that it is powerful enough to accelerate a sports car to 160 kilometers per hour. If he can do this with a sports car, imagine what he can do with your body.
3. Everclear Grain - 95%
The top 3 of the strongest drinks in the world is opened by vodka, which has long been banned in the United States and Canada. Due to its neutral taste, it is ideal for the preparation of alcoholic mixtures. In 1979, she entered the Guinness Book of Records as the strongest alcoholic beverage.
If you are brave enough to try it clean, make sure you have a local speed dial emergency number.
2. Cocoroco - 96%
An alcoholic drink created in Bolivia is usually sold in cans with a crocodile image. It is made from sugarcane and coconut and is illegal in some countries neighboring Bolivia, such as Chile (all alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of more than 55% by volume are illegal there).
A rare stomach can withstand 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 in an inexperienced look looks exactly like water. But once you take a sip of this drink, albeit in a diluted form, it will become 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 are all the questions for the manufacturer.
Thanks to strict quality standards and a multi-level cleaning system, Wratislavia Spirytus is an ideal base for premium alcohol blends and even desserts.
In its purest form, the strongest alcohol in the world is not recommended. They say it can damage the insides for the rest of his life. We will not check, and we do not advise you.
