The history of the intoxicating drink goes far into the past, but it is still not known for certain who and when made it for the first time. According to historical data, wine is considered the most ancient alcoholic "nectar". The first strongest drink, containing a high percentage of alcohol, appeared in the 11th century - it was ethanol, developed by a Persian doctor, the progenitor of vodka and alcoholic beverages.

The benefits and harms of drinking alcohol

Fermented berry and fruit juice, turned into a mash or wine, the inhabitants of ancient Rome, Egypt and Greece used as a medicine for all diseases. Drinks with a higher degree were often used for immersion in a trance, disinfecting wounds and as an anesthetic.

Numerous studies have shown that moderate intake with a low ethanol content has a positive effect on the body. This statement applies only to wine, beer and cider, prepared purely without the addition of synthetic materials, using components of natural origin. The benefits of drinking such drinks are determined by their high content of flavonoids, which help to remove cholesterol and strengthen the walls of blood vessels.

However, strong alcohol can not boast of a healing effect on human organs. Random and frequent consumption of vodka, cognac or whiskey in large quantities provokes the development of serious diseases of the liver, kidneys, stomach, blood vessels of the brain, nervous system. Strong alcohol requires the observance of certain rules when drinking, otherwise a person may get severe intoxication and dehydration the day after drinking it.

The best spirits: how to choose the right one

Good alcohol is not always the one that costs more than 1000 rubles per bottle. Often, cost does not mean quality, so when choosing wine, cognac, liquor and other wine products, you need to look at the composition of the product, the shelf life and the brand of the manufacturer.

Everclear

The strongest drink in the world. It contains from 75% to 95% ethanol, which corresponds to 151 and 190 degrees. It is used exclusively for the preparation of cocktails, due to its high strength.

Absinthe

It is rightfully one of the alcohol-containing drinks consumed both independently and as part of cocktails. Known for its high ethanol content, its strength is from 55 to 85 degrees, absinthe is most common with a strength of 70 degrees. Drink is prohibited in some countries, has varieties with the addition of hashish. It is made using wormwood, arborvitae, anise, calamus, fennel, chamomile, parsley, angelica, licorice and coriander. The poisonous extract of bitter wormwood and thuja contained in absinthe, according to the legends of the drink, can cause hallucinations.

Baccardi 151 about

Flammable strong drink used in flaming cocktails. The ethanol content is 75.5%, the strength is 151 about. The most common use of this drink in cocktail B52.

"Armageddon"

Beer, the most "vigorous" in the whole world. The Scottish brewers, through a special fermentation method, created a drink that is not inferior in strength to vodka, whiskey and cognac. The alcohol content in one bottle of such beer is 65%.

Grappa

It is considered wine with the highest ethanol content - 60%. It is made from pulp of grapes. The drink owes its name to the place where it was first made - the small Italian city of Bassano del Grappa, located near Mount Grappa.

Gin

World famous alcoholic drink, mainly used in combination with tonic. It contains 55% alcohol. A cocktail with him is very popular.

Whiskey

It contains 43% ethanol, is made from yeast, various cereals and water, aged in special barrels. It is considered a drink of true gentlemen.

Tequila

Mexican strong drink, akin to Russian vodka. Fortress - 43%, made from agave, mainly by hand. There are 2 types and dark. With lemon, only a light, unrestrained drink is used.

Cognac

A drink with a strength of 42%. Known for its stimulating effect on the heart. It is made in many countries.

Vodka

A truly Russian drink, as is believed throughout the world. Vodka has a strength of 40%, on its basis, many make strong homemade drinks - tinctures on herbs, berries, fruits, nuts. Some enterprising residents of the country use vodka to create homemade cognac.

Liquor

Sweet and aromatic drink. In a separate form it is rarely used, as it has a too sugary taste, mainly used in cocktails. It is considered the weakest alcoholic beverage among strong alcohol. The alcohol content in the liquor is 35%.

7 rules for a feast: how to reduce the negative effects of strong alcohol

1. Do not rush. The strongest drink should be taken slowly - experts advise drinking no more than 50 grams of cognac, vodka, or one glass of wine within one hour.

2. Before any feast or party, you should eat tightly - high-calorie foods will significantly reduce the rate of absorption and minimize the consequences of its intake.

3. After each drink you should drink a glass of purified still water.

4. It is better to add ice to the strongest drink - this way it will become less concentrated, its degree will decrease.

5. Do not smoke while drinking alcohol, since acetaldehyde contained in tobacco smoke exacerbates the poisoning of the body with ethanol, that is, a hangover syndrome.

6. Do not use alcohol as an antidepressant - its effect only enhances the state of depression.

7. There is an opinion that a strong drink has a warming effect, but this is far from the case. Once in the body, alcohol provokes the release of heat, thereby causing fever, but the internal temperature of the body decreases. It is worth remembering that alcoholic beverages cool, so their use in the cold season for warming is not advisable.

To begin with, we will determine 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 came from the ratio of 0.2 to 0.5 liters (take a half liter bottle) times 100.

Stronger drinks are often more expensive. This is understandable, because alcohol is always more expensive than water. But this does not mean that they are better. The fact is that the more alcohol in a drink, the worse aromas, taste shades and nuances are revealed. But for every drink, there is no doubt a lover.

A fortress is a matter of taste, both for the buyer and the manufacturer. The point is not that it is 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 in order to return and buy it again. After all, vodka, and, in principle, generally, making any drink stronger or weaker is not difficult.

Absinthe

The strongest alcoholic drink. It is made a fortress from 55 to 80 degrees. Most often, bottles come up to 65% vol.

In the XIX - early XX centuries, absinthe was an extremely dangerous drink, it contained an extremely large amount of thujone - a hallucinogenic substance that is found in wormwood. It is this herb that plays a major role in the production of absinthe. Nowadays, the content of thujone is legislatively limited. In Europe, 35 mg / kg has been tolerated since 2008, absinthe with a thujone share 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 thujone.

Absinthe with a low thujone content is not hallucinogenic, but because of its high strength, it can cause a strong hangover syndrome 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 a whiskey barrel fortress, 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. Bottles of a barrel fortress are more expensive than diluted whiskey, it is produced quite a bit.

Bourbon

  Bourbon is also much stronger than the usual 40 degrees. The cask strength on the label will be indicated as barrel proof. And bourbons of increased strength can be found more than classic adhesive tapes. The fact is that bourbon is not aged as long as Scotch whiskey needs it, it uses other, new barrels. In them, the aging process is faster, but they give the taste a little rougher than the barrels that were already in use. Therefore, there is a lot of aging for bourbon for 8-9 years, and for Scotch whiskey it is not a long time.

Barrels of barrel fortress have many brands. For example, the popular Jim Beam - 7-year-old Baker’s reaches a fortress of 53.5%, and Booker’s - spills at 61-63%, withstanding it for up to 8 years. At 50% of the fortress, 9-year-old Knob Creek is bottled, while in Wild Turkey, the twelve-year-old can be a fortress of 58%. Sometimes the bourbon strength can reach even 80%.

Rum

The weakest rum is Cuban. Its strength usually does not exceed 40 degrees. But other countries producing rum make it much stronger. So, in Puerto Rico and Barbados they are driving a drink up to 57 degrees. And the Jamaicans and Trinidad begin with 48%.

The Austrians who make "Stroh" - a spiced rum with a fortress of 40 to 80 degrees, are not far behind their Latin American colleagues.

Gin

Cereal distillate distilled with the addition of juniper berries, other spices are allowed. Gin must be at least 37.5% strong, the upper bar is missing, but usually it ends with 47%.

Gin There are several varieties, but the strongest was Plymouth gin. It can only be produced in Plymouth. At the beginning of the 19th century, Plymouth gin was supplied to the fleet and was a fortress of at least 57%. It was believed that with such a fortress, the genie is not scared to spill on gunpowder - it will still burn.

Rat wine

It is cooked 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 passage, 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 mark, is made from grapes, seeds and other waste from wine production. They can stand it, but they can insist on different herbs and coffee beans. The strength of the Spanish distillate reaches 80 degrees.

Devil's water

This American vodka is banned in 30 states. It is made from corn or wheat spirit and its strength is 95 percent.

Even in ancient centuries, people learned how to produce a variety of alcoholic beverages. The list of items includes a huge number of species and varieties. They differ mainly in the raw materials from which they were prepared.

List of low alcohol drinks

. Beer  - low alcohol drink, obtained by fermentation of hops, malt wort and brewer's yeast. The alcohol content in it is 3-12%

. Champagne  - sparkling wine obtained by secondary fermentation. Contains alcohol 9-20%.

. Wine  - an alcoholic drink obtained by fermentation of yeast and grape juice of various varieties, the names of which, as a rule, are present in the name. The alcohol content is 9-20%.

. Vermouth  - fortified wine, aromatized with spicy and medicinal plants, the main component is wormwood. Fortified wines contain 16-18% alcohol.

. Sake  - Japanese traditional alcoholic drink. Obtained by fermenting rice, rice malt and water. The strength of this drink is 14.5-20% vol.

Spirits

. Tequila. A traditional Mexican product is obtained from juice extracted from the core of blue agave. “Silver” and “Golden” tequila are especially common alcoholic drinks. The list can be continued with such names as “Sauza”, “Jose Cuervo” or “Sierra”. The best in taste is considered to be a drink with an endurance of 4-5 years. The alcohol content is 38-40%.

. Sambuca. Strong Italian liquor based on alcohol and essential oil obtained from anise. The greatest demand is white, black and red sambuca. Fortress - 38-42%.

. Liqueurs. Strong sweet alcoholic drinks. The list can be divided into 2 categories: cream liqueurs (20-35%), dessert (25-30%) and strong (35-45%).

. Cognac. Strong alcoholic drink based on cognac alcohol obtained by distillation of wine. The distillation takes place in special copper cubes, the product is subject to subsequent aging in oak barrels for at least two years. After diluting the alcohol with distilled water, it gains a strength of 42-45%.

. Vodka. Refers to strong drinks with an alcohol content of 35-50%. It is a mixture of water and alcohol, which is made from natural products by fermentation followed by distillation. The most popular drinks: vodka "Absolute", "Wheat", "Stolichnaya".

. Brandy. An alcoholic beverage made from fermented grape juice by distillation. The alcohol content in it is 30-50%.

. Gin. A strong alcoholic drink with a unique taste obtained by distillation of wheat alcohol and juniper. To enhance the taste, it may contain natural additives: zest of lemon or orange, anise, cinnamon, coriander. The strength of gin is 37.5-50%.

. Whiskey. A strong drink that is made by fermentation, distillation and aging of cereals (barley, corn, wheat, etc.). Aged in oak barrels. Contains alcohol in an amount of 40-50%.

. Rum. One of the strongest alcoholic drinks. It is made on the basis of alcohol aged in barrels for at least 5 years, due to which it acquires a brown color and a burning taste. The strength of the rum varies from 40 to 70%.

. Absinthe. A very strong drink with an alcohol content of 70 to 85%. Its basis is alcohol, wormwood extract and a set of herbs, such as anise, mint, licorice, calamus and some others.

Here are the main alcoholic drinks. This list is not final; it can be continued with other names. However, all of them will be derived from the main composition.

Types of Spirits

All drinks, in varying amounts, containing the substance ethanol, also known as alcohol, are called alcoholic drinks. Basically they are divided into three classes:

3. Strong alcoholic drinks.

Bread Kvass. Depending on the manufacturing method, it may contain from 0.5 to 1.5% alcohol. It is prepared on the basis of malt (barley or rye), flour, sugar, water, has a refreshing taste and aroma of bread.

Beer itself. It is made from almost the same components as kvass, but with the addition of hops and yeast. Ordinary beer contains 3.7-4.5% alcohol, but there is still strong, where this percentage rises to 7-9 units.

Koumiss, ayran, bilk.  Fermented milk drinks. May contain up to 4.5% alcohol.

Energy Alcoholic Drinks. They contain tonic substances: caffeine, guarana extract, cocoa alkaloids, etc. The alcohol content in them ranges from 7-8%.

Second category

Natural grape wines. Depending on the sugar content and varieties of the main raw materials, they are divided into dry, semi-dry, sweet and semi-sweet, as well as white and red. The names of the wines also depend on the grape varieties used: Riesling, Rkatsiteli, Isabella and others.

Natural fruit wines. They can be made from various berries and fruits and are also classified by sugar content and color.

Special grades

These include madeira, vermouth, port, sherry, cahors, tokai  and others. These wines are made by special methods and in a particular area of \u200b\u200bwinemaking. In Hungary, the “noble” mold is used in the manufacture of Tokai, allowing the berries to dry directly on the vine. In Portugal, Madeira is aged in special tanning beds under the open sun; in Spain, sherry matures under a yeast film.

Table, dessert and fortified wines.  The former are prepared according to the technology of natural fermentation, the latter are very sweet and flavored, and the others are fixed with alcohol to the desired degree. By color, they can all be red, pink and white.

Champagne and other sparkling wines. Of these, the most popular is French, but in other countries there are no less worthy drinks, for example, Portuguese spumante, Spanish cava or Italian asti. Sparkling wines are distinguished by their special appearance, delicate aroma, interesting taste. Their main difference from still wines is playful bubbles. The color of the drinks can be pink and white, but sometimes there are sparkling red wines. By sugar content they are divided into dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet and sweet. The quality of wine is determined by the number and size of the bubbles, by how long they last and, of course, by taste.

These types of alcoholic beverages have a strength of not more than 20% vol.

Third, most extensive category

Vodka. Grain-based alcoholic beverage containing 40% alcohol. Through continuous distillation, a new product, called Absolut vodka, was obtained at one time, and its producer, Lara Olsen Smith, was awarded the title of “King of Vodka”. Sometimes this drink is insisted on herbs, citrus fruits or nuts. Made using Swedish technology from high-purity alcohol, vodka rightfully occupies one of the first places in the ranking of alcoholic beverages in this category. It is used to make various cocktails.

Tinctures bitter.  They are obtained by insisting vodka or alcohol on aromatic spices, herbs or roots. The fortress is 25-30 degrees, but can increase up to 45 about, for example, “Pertsovka”, “Stark” or “Hunter”.

Sweet drinks

Tinctures are sweet.  They are prepared on the basis of alcohol or vodka, mixing them with fruit drinks and sugar, the content of which can reach 25%, while the alcohol content usually does not exceed 20%. Although some drinks are stronger, for example, tincture "Excellent" contains 40% alcohol.

Bulk.  They are distinguished by the fact that they are made on the basis of fresh berries or fruits without yeast, but with the addition of strong vodka and a lot of sugar. These types of alcoholic drinks are very thick and sweet. The name of the liquors tells what they are made of: cream, cornel, strawberry. Although there are strange names: “spotkach”, “casserole”. Alcohol in them contains 20%, and sugar 30-40%.

Liqueurs. Thick, very sweet and strong drinks. They are made by mixing molasses or sugar syrup with alcohol infused with various herbs, spices, with the addition of essential oils and other aromatic substances. Distinguish dessert liquors - with an alcohol content of up to 25%, strong - 45% and fruit and berry, with a strength of 50%. Any of these varieties requires aging from 3 months to 2 years. The name of alcoholic beverages indicates which aromatic additives were used in the preparation of the product: “Vanilla”, “Coffee”, “Raspberry”, “Apricot” and so on.

Strong grape drinks

Cognacs. They are made on the basis of cognac alcohols, and alcohols are obtained by fermentation of various grape varieties. One of the first places in the line is Armenian cognac. The most popular is “Ararat”, “Nairi”, “Armenia”, and “Jubilee” are no less famous. Of the French, the most popular are Hennessey, Courvoisier, Martel, and Hain. All cognacs are divided into 3 categories. The first includes ordinary drinks aged for 3 years. The second is made up of vintage cognacs with a minimum aging period of 6 years. The third includes long-lived drinks called collectibles. Here the smallest exposure is 9 years.

French, Azerbaijani, Russian, Armenian cognacs are produced and sold by cognac houses, founded more than a century ago and still dominating the market.

Grappa.  Italian vodka based on grape marc, aged in oak or cherry barrels from 6 months to 10 years. The value of the drink depends on the aging time, grape variety and the location of the vine. Relatives of grappa are Georgian chacha and South Slavic brandy.

Very strong drinks

Absinthe - one of them. Its main component is bitter wormwood extract. The essential oils of this plant contain thujone, which is the main component of the drink. The more thujone, the better the absinthe. The price directly depends on the percentage of this substance and on the originality of the drink. Along with wormwood, absinthe includes anise, mint, angelica, licorice and other herbs. Whole wormwood leaves are sometimes placed at the bottom of the bottles to confirm the naturalness of the product. Thujone in absinthe may contain from 10 to 100%. By the way, the drink is presented in two varieties - silver and gold. So, the “golden” absinthe, the price of which is always quite high (from 2 to 15 thousand rubles per liter), is banned in Europe precisely because of the large amount of the substance mentioned above, reaching 100%. The usual color of the drink is emerald green, but it can be yellow, red, brown and even transparent.

Rum. It is prepared by fermentation from the residual products of sugarcane - syrup and molasses. The quantity and quality of the product depend on the variety and type of raw material. The following types of rum are distinguished by color: Cuban “Havana”, “Varadero” (light or silver); gold or amber; Jamaican "Captain Morgan" (dark or black); Martinique (made only from cane juice). Rum fortress is 40-75 gr.

Strong drinks on fruit juice

Calvados.  One of the varieties of brandy. For the preparation of the product, 50 varieties of apples are used, and for uniqueness, a pear blend is added. Then the fruit juice is fermented and clarified by double distillation and brought to 70 degrees. Aged in oak or chestnut barrels from 2 to 10 years. Then, with softened water, the strength decreases to 40 about.

Gin, balm, aquavit, Armagnac. They also fall into the third category, because alcohol is present in all of them. All these are strong alcoholic drinks. Their prices depend on the quality of alcohol ("Lux", "Extra"), strength and aging of the drink, brand and constituent components. Many contain extracts of aromatic herbs and roots.

Home-made drinks

Homemade moonshine It is also a bright representative of strong alcoholic drinks. Craftsmen make it from different products: it can be berries, apples, apricots or other fruits, wheat, potatoes, rice, any jam. Sugar and yeast are added to them. All this is fermented. Then, by distillation, a strong drink with an alcohol content of up to 75% is obtained. For greater product purity, double distillation can be done. Home-made moonshine is cleaned of fusel oils and other impurities by filtration, then it (if desired) is either insisted on various herbs, nuts, spices, or diluted with fruit drinks, essences, juices. With proper preparation, this drink by taste is not inferior to various vodkas and tinctures.

In the end, I would like to remind you of two simple rules, following which you will be able to maintain health and not be bored in a fun company: do not abuse alcohol and do not spend money on low-quality drinks. And then everything will be fine.

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It has long been proven in practice that alcohol is eliminated from the human body in twenty-one days ... That is never. Judge for yourself how you can resist if the modern alcohol market is replete with various alcohol-containing creations in bright, catchy bottles. A man drank many, many millennia ago and continues to drink until now. The main thing here is not to overdo it, otherwise the consequences may not be the most favorable. But everyone, as they say, is responsible for himself, and I will only remind our esteemed readers for the umpteenth time that "excessive drinking is harmful to your health." My classmates often joked that if they were expelled from the university, they could easily have passed all the alcohol bottles and entered the paid department. Fortunately, nothing of the kind happened, but not about that today! From the moment a person first thought of creating an alcoholic beverage, he continues to think in this direction and produce more and more alcoholic masterpieces in an incredibly large amount. Demand creates supply, so while the demand for these goods in the world is high (and it will decrease not going to), the list of spirits will only be replenished. Today, the list of drinks containing ethyl alcohol is infinitely long. Not only that, “newcomers” are constantly included in it. Each nation, each country has its own personal alcoholic beverages, the list of which is not limited to one or two options. All drinks are special, they are distinguished by a different composition, different origin and individual characteristics. Today I will try to pay attention to each of the existing types of alkaline liquids - known and not very strong and weak, sweet and sour. Yes, you yourself will see everything now. So, liquor list. Kvass ( english  kvass). Do not be surprised, because this beloved traditional Slavic drink has a fortress within 1.2%. It is born through incomplete lactic and alcoholic fermentation of wort. Beer ( english  beer fr.  bière him. bier). It is no exaggeration to say that beer loves the whole world! The first creator of beer obtained by fermentation of malt wort with yeast and hops is still unknown, but it is believed that the roots of this drink go back to 9500 BC. Today, this oldest product is sung all over the world by countries such as Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, Ireland, Russia and some others. Fortress "beer" is usually from 5 to 14%, and most often it is attributed to low alcohol drinks. Wine ( english  wine fr.  vin ital.  vino him.  wein). How can you talk about wine in two sentences? This is an impossible mission. Here, red, white, and rosé wines, as well as bruts, dry, sweet, semi-sweet and semi-dry drinks, each of which is created during the fermentation of grape juice. The strength of the medium-alcohol "drink of truth" is from 9 to 22%, and France is considered the leader in the wine industry.
  Tokai Port ( english  port port.  porto him.  portwein). This is a traditional Portuguese drink, which is a fortified grape wine with a strength of about 17-20 degrees. Port wine is a “serious” drink, as it has the category of “name controlled by origin.” Madera ( port.  madeira). This is another variation of Portuguese fortified wine. This medium alcohol product usually has a strength of about 20%. A feature of Madeira is the aging of wine material at high temperatures from 60 to 80 ° C. Jerez ( english  sherry spanish  jerez, port.  xerez). A very interesting medium-alcoholic beverage produced in Spain through the fermentation of grape must with a film of the so-called fleur, a type of sherry yeast. The alcohol content in this type of wine is about 20%. Marsala ( ital.  marsala). If you believe the words of Admiral Nelson, then this is "a wine worthy of the meal of any very picky lord." Moreover, the lord should be very persistent, since the fortress of Marsala is about 17-18%. This strong dessert wine, originally from Italian Sicily, is somewhat similar to Madeira, but has a higher sugar content. spanish  málaga). Refers to dessert wines, which are the merit of the inhabitants of the Spanish province of Malaga. The strength of the drink varies between 13 and 22%, and the separate fermentation of three different types of wort in various ways is considered a feature of its production. english  tokai, hungarian tokaji). Experts highlight this wine, made in Hungary and Slovakia, as a separate type of alcoholic beverage. Tokaya fortress is about 10-12%, and its characteristic honey bouquet cannot be found in any wine existing in the world. ( english  vermouth ital.  vermut fr.  portwein, him.  wermut). His creation is attributed to Hippocrates himself, who was "treated" by them in the 5th century BC. Vermouth is a fortified wine (16-18%), flavored with various herbs and medicinal plants, where wormwood plays a major role. The primacy in the creation of vermouth belongs to Italy, and France is on its heels today. english  cider fr.  cidre him.  apfelwein). This low alcohol drink (from 2 to 7%) is produced by fermenting apple juice without adding yeast. The peculiarity of cider is its obvious champagnization. France (Brittany and Normandy regions) distinguished itself as the creator of the highest quality ciders. Perry ( english  perry fr.  poiré, him.  birnenmost). By the principle of production and features it resembles cider, but it is based on pear juice, and the level of sugar perry is much higher. The alcohol content is from 5 to 8.5%. Great Britain, Spain and, of course, France are the main experts in pear alcohol. ( fr.  champagne). This is the most solemn and mysterious medium-alcoholic beverage with a strength of about 8-13%, made exclusively in the French province of Champagne by the method of secondary fermentation of wine in a bottle. Hence the bubbles of carbon dioxide in this sparkling wine. Sake ( english  sake yap.  酒). The traditional medium-alcoholic drink of Japan, the strength of which reaches 14.5-20 degrees. It is easy to guess what the Japanese make their drink from - of course from rice. So, sake is obtained by fermenting rice. Sato (or hai). This is the name of the traditional wine of Thailand, produced by fermenting rice. Sato fortress is slightly below the standard wine strength - about 7-10 degrees. Absent ( english  absinth fr.  absinthe, czech  absint). Also known as the "green fairy" or "best friend" of Van Gogh and Pablo Picasso. More than once this strongest drink in the world (from 70 to 86 degrees) was chased up from many countries for its toxic component - thujone, which can cause hallucinations in humans, and then returned. It is known that absinthe first appeared in Switzerland, and today it is being prepared by the Czech Republic, France, Italy and some other countries.
  Aquavit Aquavit ( english  aquavit swede.  aquavit norwegian akevitt). Undoubtedly, this strong drink (from 38 to 50%) of a yellowish color would be liked by the Russians, since it is prepared from our favorite potato! The idea of \u200b\u200bcreating this "water of life" (literal translation of "aqua vitae" from Latin) belongs to Sweden and Norway, which prepare a drink based on alcohol obtained from the processing of potatoes. Arak ( english  arrack fr.  arak, him.  arrak). If you drink a lot of this drink, you will sweat a lot. At least that's what the producers of Arak say - masters of the Middle East, Southeast Europe and Central Asia. Arak is a strong alcoholic drink (from 40 to 55 degrees), obtained by distillation, and depending on the country, the procedures for its manufacture and raw materials are very different. fr.  pastis). France has been happy with this strong drink (40-45%) since 1915. He owed his appearance to the ban that Europe imposed on absinthe at the beginning of the 20th century, which caused great demand for its substitutes. Pastis, a substitute for absinthe, is French aniseed vodka with spices. bulg.  mastic). You should be careful with this drink, since its 47% fortress can even knock over a horse! This strong alcohol is prepared in Bulgaria on the basis of anise extract. However, Macedonian producers are now seriously competing with the Bulgarians. Brandy ( english  brandy). A fairly general term for grape wine distillation products. Brandy strength is usually between 40 and 60%. Below are seven existing in the world of drinks related to the "genus" of brandy. Cognac ( fr.  cognac). Many critics consider him the noblest of spirits. Cognac - a type of brandy, produced in France, in the Charente region, from grapes using special technology. Everything is strict with cognac in France, its production is clearly controlled by government officials, and the strength of the drink should not exceed 40 degrees. However, there are exceptions. Armagnac ( fr.  armagnac). If the French gave the cognac to the world, then, as the French wisdom says, Armagnac was left to itself. Apparently, he is incredibly good! This strong drink is prepared in Gascony (France) from varietal grapes by distillation of grape wine. Alcohol level is about 40%.   Kirschwasser Grappa ( ital. grappa). A drink that rose from the bottom, since the Italians initially economically prepared it from the waste left after wine production. Today grappa is a popular drink with a strength of 40 to 50%, resulting from the distillation of grape extracts. Calvados ( fr. calvados). The credit for creating apple brandy obtained by distillation of cider belongs to France. The strength of the drink that came from Lower Normandy is 40 degrees. Sometimes Calvados is made from a mixture of apples and pears. Kirshvasser. A drink with a strength of about 40%, obtained by distillation of black cherry wort. Kirschwasser is a fairly old type of alcohol that first appeared in Germany and then in the east of France in the 17th century. Slivovitsa. By the name you can guess that this is brandy (45% strength) from fermented plum juice. The drink is sometimes called rakia, and it is prepared in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria and Croatia. Metaxa. The drink is named after its creator, the Greek Spears Metax, who received it in 1888 by mixing grape brandy with grape wine and adding herbal infusion to this “explosive mixture”. So Spears Metax made Greece the leader in the production of metaxa, whose fortress does not exceed 40 degrees. Vodka. The main guest at all Russian feasts! The drink is a clear aqueous-alcoholic solution with an alcohol content of 40 to 53%. The main producers of vodka are Russia and Poland, but for the first time it was prepared by a Persian doctor in the 10th century. Schnapps. It is rather the general name of some alcoholic beverages with a strength of at least 40%, obtained by distillation of mash from grain (or fruit). Schnapps comes to the world market from Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the countries of Scandinavia. Whiskey. According to the Scots, the creators of this drink, there is no such person in the world who does not like whiskey, he just has not yet found his own variety. Whiskey is a drink with a strength of 40 to 50%, made from grain by malting, distillation and aging. Classic Scotch whiskey is called the buzzword Scotch, and Ireland is also considered the traditional producer of the drink. Bourbon. The same whiskey, only American. They make bourbon (40-50% strength) in the USA from corn using sophisticated technology. Gin. Strong drink (38-45%), a favorite of London dandies and English gentlemen. In the 1680s, England "wrote off" a gin recipe from Holland, where it first appeared, and now is a leader in its production. This drink is the result of distillation of wheat alcohol with the addition of juniper.

Maotai

Maotai. This strong (35-53%) drink, born in China, is special, as it is customary to drink it only in the most solemn occasions. In China, maotai is made from Gaolyan (a plant of the cereal family), and it is considered a national and diplomatic drink. It is a distillate of a mixture of ethyl alcohol and aromatic herbs, among which anise is necessarily present. It produces only ouzo fortress from 40 to 50% today only Greece. Crayfish. This drink can be tasted by all tourists vacationing in Turkey. You should be careful with it, as the cancer strength ranges between 40 and 50%. The Turkish national drink is the result of distillation of grape wine, which is then infused with anise root. . I want to add: "Yo-ho-ho"! This rather strong alcohol (from 30 and even up to 78%) is prepared in the Caribbean by fermentation and further distillation of cane syrup and molasses. About her, Stalin himself once said: "This is the best of all types of vodka." But the “leader of the peoples” immediately corrected himself: “True, I myself do not drink it. I prefer light wines. ” You can’t call light chacha, since its strength is from 45 to 60%. Chacha is Georgian alcohol reminiscent of grape brandy. In Transcaucasia (Armenia, Georgia, South Ossetia), masters make this alcoholic drink an approximate strength of 75-80% of black and white tut berries (a genus of plants of the mulberry family). In Armenia, where this drink is most common, the mulberry is called Artsakh.Khanshina. This is the merit of China, its traditional drink of millet or chumiza (black rice). Hanshin is also called Chinese wheat vodka, the strength of which varies from 40 to 55 degrees.

Tutovka Artsakh

Bambuse. What is growing in Indonesia? Of course, bamboo. It is from its seeds that the Indonesians prepare a strong alcoholic drink bambuse (40-50%). I don’t know if I would venture to try it, because it contains hallucinogens and wood alcohol, which can lead to loss of vision. Well, the inhabitants of Indonesia use it as a cult and ritual drink, relying on the will of the Almighty. Tsinar. This 17 percent alcoholic beverage is made in Italy by distilling artichoke juice. In general, Italians love to “flavor” everything, let’s recall at least Vermouth. They also add various aromatic herbs and spices to the cinar. Yagati. Or hunting tea, which is stunningly popular among skiers. This drink is prepared in Austria from a mixture of honey, tea, red wine and schnapps. Kizlyarka. This is grape vodka with a strength of about 40%, the name of which came from a city in the north of the modern republic of Dagestan - Kizlyar. Today Kizlyarka is produced by the State Unitary Enterprise “Kizlyar Cognac Factory”. Tequila. Salt. Lemon. Without these important “companions,” this drink is hard to imagine today. This strong alcohol was born (35-55 degrees) in the vicinity of the city of Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico. Raw material for tequila is the core of a traditional Mexican plant called blue agave. Samogon. This is a classic source of income for the grandmothers of any remote village. But let's not talk about this, because in many countries, including Russia, the manufacture and sale of moonshine is prohibited. So, this alcoholic “miracle” is a drink obtained by distillation of mash (using moonshine) from potatoes, grains, fruits, beets, etc. The strength of the drink varies according to the wishes of the manufacturer, but, as a rule, 40 % she reaches.

Cinar

Stark. Original rye vodka that has undergone aging in an oak wine barrel. Also in the stark are added leaves of apple trees, pears and linden flowers. The alcohol level of such a fragrant masterpiece is 40-43%, and Poland, Lithuania, Belarus, and some regions of Russia “conjure” its creation. In the Middle Ages it was considered the "elixir of life", and today it is very popular. This is a sweet, aromatic drink, the alcohol content of which varies from 15 to 40%. Italy produces large quantities of alcohol from alcoholic fruit and berry juices with spices, herbs and roots. Limoncello. A type of liquor made in Italy by infusing lemon peel. After tasting a strong aromatic limoncello (30-43%), your body receives a huge dose of vitamin C. Bitter. This is a bitter tincture based on extracts of roots, herbs, stems, medicinal plants and spices. For example, bitter can insist on anise, ginger, wormwood, and its strength is 20-45%. Many countries are engaged in “gathering”, including Italy, Venezuela, the Czech Republic, Germany and others. Campari. Italian liquor-bitter from the famous bartender Gaspard Campari, created on the basis of fruits and aromatic herbs. The standard strength of the drink is approximately 20.5-28%, however, there are more “harmless" campari with an alcohol content of only 10%. Easy to prepare alcoholic beverage with a strength of up to 45%. It can be taken orally, both for pleasure and for medicinal purposes, since it insists on various spices, seeds, fruits, healing and fragrant herbs. In general, on anything! The most famous bitter tincture at the root of horseradish, which has gained popularity and is widespread in Ukraine and Russia. The strength can vary and sometimes reaches 45%. An alcoholic drink similar to tincture, but differs from it in higher sugar content and lower strength - 18-20%. Prepare it from the alcoholized juices of berries and fruits. Kambambul. Traditional quite strong (up to 40%) tincture from Belarus on spices and honey. Belarusians use it both chilled and hot.

Koumiss

Balm. A separate type of tincture on medicinal herbs with the addition of roots, essential oils and fruits, common in Russia. The strength of this "medicine" reaches 40-45 degrees. Mescal. A distinctive omen of the drink is a pickled caterpillar floating at the bottom of the bottle, and a bag of salt from the same crushed caterpillar living in agave shoots. A drink with a standard strength of about 38-43% is prepared in Mexico from fermented blue agave juice. Kumys. Alcoholic drink from mare’s milk, obtained by alcoholic and lactic acid fermentation “with the assistance” of yeast and lactic acid sticks. Koumiss has always been prepared in the countries of Central Asia and Mongolia. This is an interesting drink, the strength of which can vary significantly: from 0.2%, 2.5%, 4.5% and up to 40% (Kazakh version). Khuremge. This low-alcohol drink (from 2 to 8% strength) based on fermented whey from cow's milk and special bacteria is prepared in the Republic of Buryatia, Russia. Bilk. What happens if you add the words beer (beer) and milk (milk)? It will turn out bilk (bilk) - a low-alcoholic drink with a characteristic "beer" strength, made from milk, in which brewer's yeast and hops are added. The Japanese came up with such an original drink. I hope, after his tasting, the stomach will not sound the alarm! Archi. Another strong drink (up to 40%) made on the basis of milk. In fact, this is milk vodka, the production of which is carried out by the peoples of Northern China, Mongolia and Southern Siberia. Tarasun. Another variety of milk vodka (up to 40%), the creation of which consists in fermenting milk with yeast. The result is the aforementioned drink huremge, which serves as the basis for tarasuna. Residents of Buryatia also distinguished themselves in this matter. A drink of Italy, which belongs to the category of table wines and has a corresponding strength of 10 to 15%. The essence of this drink is that it has been prepared for 2000 years from rare grape varieties with the help of “appassimento” (that is, the drying of grape fruits).

Pisco

Pinot de Charan. French wine drink with a strength of 16 to 22%. It is prepared from a mixture of fresh grape juice and cognac spirits, whose age should be at least 1 year. Pommo de Normandy. A medium-alcoholic drink of France, which is prepared in Normandy from a mixture of apple brandy (calvados) with unfermented apple juice. As a result, a drink is formed with an approximate strength of about 18%. Sambuca. All lovers of fashionable drinks are familiar with coffee beans at the bottom of the glass, the bluish light of a burning sambuca and a sweetish aftertaste. This strong drink (38-42%) belongs to the category of liquors and is prepared in Italy from anise, wheat alcohol, sugar, extracts from flowers or elderberry, as well as aromatic herbs. Kashasa. It has the same “power” over the Brazilians as vodka over the Russians. The drink is quite strong - 39-40% - and is prepared in Brazil from sugarcane extract by means of a one-time distillation. Aisvine. This drink could be attributed to ordinary wine, but it really is extraordinary! This drink is produced by Canada, Austria and Germany from the juice of frozen grapes, which the masters intentionally do not collect with the onset of the first frosts. The approximate ice fortress is 9 degrees. Flock de Gascony. This is a special drink made from fresh grape juice and alcohol Armanka 60 percent strength. The alcohol level in the finished product is from 16 to 18 degrees, and it is produced by the masters of Gascony, France. Pisco. It is a grape vodka with a strength of at least 30 percent. The drink is prepared in Chile and some other countries from high-quality grape varieties. Chicha. One of the oldest drinks in the world, which is traditionally prepared as follows: women chew dry grains of maize, and the resulting mass is poured with water and left to ferment. In many countries, this drink is prohibited, as it is considered a carrier of diseases, and according to all traditions, chewed chicha is made in Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia and Costa Rica. The strength of the drink can be either very low (5-8%) or high (50%). By the way, "eyewitnesses" claim that the most severe hangover happens precisely from chicha. I don’t know if they tried the Soviet Three Axes? Togba. According to legend, this is the favorite drink of yeti, which rummage around the village in the hope of "hangover". The drink is prepared in mountain Nepal from boiled and fermented millet. Despite the fact that the toba’s fortress is low, it can be easily hopped from it, as it is customary to drink it hot through a thin straw. Pulke (or octley). This drink was invented by the divine possum, which, out of curiosity, climbed into the thickets of blue agave and got himself fermented juice. Well this is just one of the myths! Today, pulke is not very popular; it is made in Mexico by fermenting agave juice in very small quantities. The strength of the drink is from 6 to 18 degrees. Handi. This drink is made in East India and only women who wash and change clothes before work, and are forbidden to talk while preparing the drink! The handi fortress is about 8-10 degrees, and they get a drink from fermented rice, hay and local bitter herbs and roots. Mamahuana is a tincture from the Dominican Republic with the addition of tree bark, leaves, herbs and spices. It is prepared on the basis of rum (sometimes whiskey), red wine and honey. For the first time, ready-to-eat mom was released only in 2005. At this point, I propose to complete this list of alcoholic beverages. Of course, the global alcohol industry does not stand still, we are closely monitoring its development and as new products appear we will supplement this already long list. It is amazing that only a person does not make alcohol. The raw materials can be the most unexpected and shocking products! For example, how do you like pizza-tasting beer that Americans came up with, or Chinese rat wine, which insists on newborns who have not yet opened rat pups' eyes? And this is far from all that human imagination can offer (or stupidity?). However, jokes are bad with alcohol, so drink only high-quality, proven spirits and only in moderation!

Strong alcoholic drink 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 sugarcane. The popular Mexican tequila is made from cactus - Mexican blue agave. In regions characterized by cold weather, traditional drinks are those whose manufacture uses potatoes (for example, the Scandinavian Aquavit). European countries are famous for their grape products - cognac, brandy.

In addition to these, strong drinks are presented:

• 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 product. Among them are:

• "Armageddon". The year of creation of this beer is considered to be 2012, when it was brewed by a brewery in Scotland. The strength of the drink is sixty-five degrees. The base of Armageddon is oatmeal, wheat, malt and water.
• "Snake poison". It was welded in the same place as Armageddon in 2013. The alcohol index in it is 67.5 percent.

Top 10 Strongest Spirits

The 10 most strong alcohol-containing 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 alcohol. The basis for it are cereals, yeast and water. The taste of whiskey is different due to the influence on it of the quality of the barrel (cherry or oak) in which it is aged. The product is more famous among Americans and British.

9th place - Aquavit

This is Scandinavian alcohol, the birth time of which is considered the middle of the XIX century. Translated, Aquavit means "living water." Its strength can be up to 50 degrees. The drink is made from potato alcohol. At first it is diluted with water. After that, for several weeks (or years) they insist on spices (fennel, caraway seeds, ginger). Drink Aquavit chilled or frozen.

8th place - Grappa

It is an Italian drink, a kind of brandy. For its manufacture using a mixture of crushed grapes. Production is based on the method of distillation of berry extracts. Product strength ranges from 40 to 60%. Grappa was originally the result of waste recycling. Only some time later she found her admirers.

7th place - Armagnac

Close in quality to French cognac. It is made from grape spirit. The strongest is the drink "Domain de Jolen" in 1973, having a strength of 48.3%. The place of its manufacture is considered 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 lack of cold filtration, Armagnac has a unique taste, combining coffee, tobacco, fruit and oak notes. Therefore, they often drink it in its pure form, without diluting it.

6th place - Jin

Juniper vodka has a strength above 40%. It is rarely drunk undiluted, more often used as an ingredient in various cocktails. The strongest is the Bombay Sapphire gin (47 degrees). The drink attracts its fans with a mild taste with pronounced notes of juniper and citrus.

  Bombay Sapphire - The Strongest Gin

5th place - Colombian rum

Opens the five most powerful drinks in the world. Has a strength of 50%. It is drunk in various variations: both in pure form and as a component for cocktails. The strongest is Bacardi 151 rum, whose strength is 75.5%. The production of the drink includes the processes of fermentation and distillation of cane syrup, molasses. The high strength of the Bacardi 151 is achieved due to the long exposure (8 years). Due to this period, the drink acquires a pleasant amber hue and vanilla and oak flavors. 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 a drink, vegetable extracts (anise, wormwood, fennel or incense) are more often used. The drink gained fame 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 consumed 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 devices are used, through which distilled alcohol-containing mass, called Braga. The latter is the result of the fermentation of various stems represented by cereals, potatoes, beets, fruits or other products.

2nd place - Chacha

She gets silver in the top of the strongest alcohol-containing drinks. Chachi fortress is 70 degrees. The homeland of the product is Georgia. The basis of alcohol is the unripe grapes of Isabella, also Kacic or squeeze. Thanks to this, Chacha tastes good with berry notes.

1st place - Everclear

It is the strongest alcohol in the world. The drink can be a strength of 75% or 95%. For several years, vodka was banned in the United States and Canada. Thanks to the new law, its legalization has passed. The basis of Everclear is wheat or corn spirit. Due to the lack of a specific taste, an alcoholic product is used for the production of cocktails. The use of vodka in its pure form may result in loss of consciousness. Due to its strength, in 1979 it was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the most alcoholic drink.

Alcohol has been known since the Middle Ages. Various alcoholic beverages, both strong enough and not very strong, have their admirers. Regardless of the level of alcohol in the product, it should be remembered that it is not harmless. Therefore, it is always necessary to know the permissible amount of drunk and the consequences of such addiction. Only a competent attitude to alcoholic beverages will allow you to enjoy and prevent the development of pathological cravings.