The history of the intoxicating drink goes back a long way, but it is still not known for certain who and when made it for the first time. The oldest alcoholic "nectar", according to historical data, is wine. 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, which turned into mash or wine, was used by the inhabitants of Ancient Rome, Egypt and Greece as a medicine for all diseases. Higher-grade beverages were more commonly used for trance immersion, wound decontamination, and as a pain reliever.

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 due to the high content of flavonoids in them, which help to eliminate cholesterol and strengthen the walls of blood vessels.

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

The best spirits: how to choose the right one

Good alcohol is not always the one that costs more than 1,000 rubles per bottle. Often, cost does not mean quality, therefore, when choosing wine, cognac, liqueur and other distilled products, you need to look at the composition of the product, shelf life and brand of the manufacturer.

Everclear

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

Absinthe

It is rightfully one of the alcoholic beverages consumed both independently and as part of cocktails. It is known for its high ethanol content, its strength ranges from 55 to 85 degrees, the most common is absinthe with a strength of 70 degrees. The drink is banned in some countries, it has varieties with hashish additions. Made with wormwood, thuja, anise, calamus, fennel, chamomile, parsley, angelica, licorice and coriander. The poisonous extract of bitter wormwood and thuja contained in absinthe, according to the legends about the drink, is capable of causing hallucinations.

Baccardi 151 o

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

"Armageddon"

Beer, which is the most "vigorous" in the whole world. Scottish brewers, due to a special fermentation method, have 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 the wine with the highest ethanol content - 60%. Made from grape pulp. The drink owes its name to the place where it was first made - the small Italian town of Bassano del Grappa, located near Mount Grappa.

Gin

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

Whiskey

It contains 43% ethanol, is made from yeast, various cereals and water, and is aged in special barrels. It is considered the 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. Only light, unseasoned drink is used with lemon.

Cognac

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

Vodka

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

Liquor

Sweet and aromatic drink. It is rarely used in a separate form, since it has a too cloying taste, it is mainly used in cocktails. It is considered the weakest alcoholic beverage among spirits. The alcohol content in the liqueur is 35%.

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

1. Take your time. The strongest drink must be taken slowly - experts advise to drink 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 a solid meal - high-calorie foods will significantly reduce the rate of absorption and minimize the effects 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 - so it will become less concentrated, its degree will decrease.

5. You should not smoke while drinking alcohol, as acetaldehyde contained in tobacco smoke aggravates ethanol poisoning of the body, that is, hangover syndrome.

6. Do not use alcohol as an antidepressant - its effect only intensifies 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 at the same time, the internal body temperature decreases. It should be remembered that alcoholic beverages cool, so their use in the cold season for warming is not advisable.

First, let's define the measurement of the fortress. Strength 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 is 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 there is no doubt that there is a lover for every drink.

Strength 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 so that they can come back and buy it again. After all, vodka, and, in principle, any drink in general, to make it stronger or weaker will not be difficult.

Absinthe

The strongest alcoholic beverage. It is made with a strength of 55 to 80 degrees. The most common bottles are up to 65% vol.

In the 19th and early 20th 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. In our time, the content of thujone is legally limited. In Europe, 35 mg / kg have been allowed since 2008; absinthe with a thujone fraction of up to 10 mg / kg can be imported in the USA. The green fairy of the late 19th century poets contained up to 200 mg / kg thujone.

Absinthe with a small amount of thujone is not hallucinogenic, but due to its high strength, it can cause 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 strength after aging in barrels and blending with distilled water. But there is such a thing as cask-strength whiskey, the label will say: Straight from the Cask or Cask strength. This means that the whiskey was bottled without diluting with water, at the strength that was obtained naturally during aging. Usually it is 50-60% vol. Cask-strength bottles are more expensive than diluted whiskey, and production is quite low.

Bourbon

Bourbon is also much stronger than the usual 40 degrees. Barrel proof will be indicated on the label as barrel proof. And there are more bourbons of higher strength than classic scotch tapes. The fact is that bourbon is not aged as long as it is necessary for Scotch whiskey, different, new barrels are used for it. In them, the aging process is faster, but they give a slightly rougher taste than used barrels. Therefore, for bourbon, 8-9 years of aging is a very long time, and for Scotch whiskey it is not a long time.

Barrel bourbons are available in many brands. For example, in the popular Jim Beam - 7-year-old Baker's reaches 53.5%, and Booker's - bottled at 61-63%, withstands up to 8 years. At 50% ABV, the 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 countries producing rum are making it much stronger. So, in Puerto Rico and Barbados, the drink is driven to 57 degrees. And Jamaicans and Trinidadians start at 48%.

The Austrians keep up with their Latin American counterparts, making "Stro" - a spicy rum with a strength of 40 to 80 degrees.

Gin

Grain distillate distilled with the addition of juniper berries, the use of other spices is also allowed. Gin should be at least 37.5% ABV, there is no upper bar, but usually everything ends at 47%.

There are several varieties of gin, but the strongest was Plymouth gin. 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 had a strength of at least 57%. It was believed that with such a strength, gin is not scary to spill on gunpowder - it will 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 that, 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. It can be kept, or it can be infused with various 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 has a strength of 95 percent.

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

List of low alcohol alcoholic beverages

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

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

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

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

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

Spirits

. Tequila... The traditional Mexican product is made from the juice extracted from the heart of the blue agave. "Silver" and "Gold" 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 aged for 4-5 years. The alcohol content is 38-40%.

. Sambuca... Strong Italian liqueur based on alcohol and essential oil obtained from anise. The most popular are 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 distilling wine. Distillation takes place in special copper cubes, the product is subject to subsequent aging in oak barrels for at least two years. After diluting alcohol with distilled water, it acquires 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 drink made from fermented grape juice by distilling it. The alcohol content in it is 30-50%.

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

. Whiskey... A strong drink made by fermentation, distillation and aging of cereals (barley, corn, wheat, etc.). Aged in oak barrels. Contains alcohol in the 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. Rum strength varies from 40 to 70%.

. Absinthe... A very strong drink with an alcohol content of 70 to 85%. It is based on 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, they will all be derived from the main composition.

Types of alcoholic beverages

All drinks that contain ethanol in varying amounts, also known as alcohol, are called alcoholic beverages. They are mainly 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 bread aroma.

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

Kumis, 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 the grade 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 and berry wines... They can be prepared from a variety of berries and fruits and are also classified by sugar content and color.

Special varieties

These include madeira, vermouth, port, sherry, cahors, tokay other. These wines are made using special methods and in a specific wine region. In Hungary, in the manufacture of Tokaj, a "noble" mold is used, which allows the berries to dry right on the vine. In Portugal, Madeira is aged in special solariums under the open sun; in Spain, sherry ripens under a yeast film.

Still, dessert and fortified wines. The former are prepared using natural fermentation technology, the latter are very sweet and flavored, and the third are fortified with alcohol to the desired degree. They can all be red, pink and white in color.

Champagne and other sparkling wines... Of these, French is the most popular, 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, and interesting taste. Their main difference from still wines is their playful bubbles. The drinks can be pink and white in color, but sometimes sparkling red wines are found. According to the 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 the taste.

These types of alcoholic beverages have a strength of no more than 20% vol.

Third, most extensive category

Vodka... A cereal-based alcoholic beverage containing 40% alcohol. Through continuous distillation, a new product was obtained in due time, called the Absolute vodka, and its manufacturer - Lare Olsen Smith - was awarded the title of "King of Vodka". Sometimes this drink is infused with herbs, citrus fruits or nuts. Made according to 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 prepare various cocktails.

Tinctures bitter. They are obtained by infusing vodka or alcohol on aromatic spices, herbs or roots. The fortress is 25-30 degrees, but it can rise up to 45 degrees, for example, "Pertsovka", "Starka" or "Hunting".

Sweet drinks

Sweet infusions. 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, the “Excellent” tincture contains 40% alcohol.

Pouring. They differ in that they are made on the basis of fresh berries or fruits without yeast, but with the addition of strong vodka and a large amount of sugar. These types of alcoholic drinks are very thick and sweet. The name of the liqueurs tells what they are made of: plum, cornelian cherry, strawberry. Although there are strange names: "spottykach", "casserole". They contain 20% alcohol, and 30-40% sugar.

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 between dessert liqueurs - with an alcohol content of up to 25%, strong - 45% and fruit and berry, 50% strength. Any of these varieties require 3 months to 2 years of aging. 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 spirits, and alcohols are obtained by fermentation of various grape varieties. One of the first places in the line is occupied by Armenian cognac. The most popular is "Ararat", "Nairi", "Armenia", "Jubilee" are no less famous. Of the French, the most popular are Hennessy, Courvoisier, Martel, Hein. All cognacs are divided into 3 categories. The first includes ordinary drinks aged for 3 years. The second is vintage cognacs with a minimum aging period of 6 years. The third includes long-lived drinks, called collection drinks. The smallest exposure here is 9 years.

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

Grappa. Italian vodka based on grape pomace, aged in oak or cherry barrels from 6 months to 10 years. The value of the drink depends on the aging period, grape variety and where the vine grows. Grappa is related to Georgian chacha and South Slavic brandy.

Very strong alcoholic drinks

Absinthe - one of them. Its main component is bitter wormwood extract. The essential oils of this plant contain the substance 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. Thujon in absinthe can contain from 10 to 100%. By the way, the drink is presented in two varieties - silver and gold. So, "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 above-mentioned substance in it, 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 sugar cane - syrup and molasses. The quantity and quality of the product depends 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); Martinican (made only from cane juice). Rum strength is 40-75 gr.

Strong drinks with fruit juice

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

Gin, balm, aquavit, armagnac... They also fall into the third category, since they all contain alcohol. 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.

Homemade drinks

Homemade moonshine is also a prominent representative of spirits. Craftsmen make it from different products: it can be berries, apples, apricots or other fruits, wheat, potatoes, rice, any jam. Sugar and yeast must be added to them. All of this is fermented. Then, by distillation, a strong drink is obtained with an alcohol content of up to 75%. For greater purity of the product, a double distillation can be done. Homemade moonshine is purified from fusel oils and other impurities by filtration, then it (if desired) is either infused with various herbs, nuts, spices, or diluted with fruit drinks, essences, juices. When properly prepared, this drink will not yield to various vodkas and tinctures in taste.

Finally, I would like to remind you of two simple rules, observing which, you will be able to maintain your health and not get 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 removed from the human body after twenty-one days ... That is, never. Judge for yourself how you can resist here if the modern alcoholic market is replete with various alcohol-containing creations in bright, catchy bottles. Man drank many, many millennia ago and continues to drink to this day. 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 dear readers for the hundredth time that "excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health." My classmates often joked that if they were expelled from the university, they could easily turn in all the bottles of alcohol and go to the paid department. Fortunately, nothing like this happened, but today is not about that! From the moment a person first thought of creating an alcoholic beverage, he continues to think in this direction and produce more and more new alcoholic masterpieces in incredibly large quantities. Demand creates supply, therefore, while the demand for these goods in the world is high (and it is decreasing and not going), the list of alcoholic beverages will only be replenished. Today, the list of drinks containing ethyl alcohol is endlessly long. Moreover, “newcomers” are constantly included in it. Each nation, each country has its own personal alcoholic drinks, 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 alcohol-containing liquids - known and not so, strong and weak, sweet and sour. Yes, you yourself will see everything now. So, the list of alcoholic drinks. Kvass ( eng. kvass). Do not be surprised, because this traditional Slavic drink, beloved by everyone, has a strength of 1.2%. It is born by incomplete lactic acid and alcoholic fermentation of wort. eng. beer, fr. bière, german bier). It is no exaggeration to say that the whole world loves beer! The original creator of the beer made by fermenting 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, countries such as Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Ireland, Russia and some others are singing this oldest product all over the world. The strength of "beer" is usually from 5 to 14%, and most often it is referred to as low-alcohol drinks. eng. wine, fr. vin, ital. vino, german wein). How can you talk about wine in two sentences? This is an impossible mission. There are red, white, and rosé wines, as well as brut, dry, sweet, semi-sweet and semi-dry drinks, each of which is created during the fermentation of grape juice. The strength of the medium-alcoholic "drink of truth" is from 9 to 22%, and France is considered the leader in the wine industry.
Tokay Port ( eng. port, port. porto, german portwein). This is a traditional Portuguese drink, which is a fortified grape wine with a strength of about 17-20 degrees. Port is a "serious" drink, as it has a "controlled by origin" category. port. madeira). This is another variety of Portuguese fortified wine. This medium alcohol product usually has a strength of about 20%. A feature of Madeira is the aging of the wine material at high temperatures from 60 to 80 ° C. Jerez ( eng. sherry, isp. jerez, port. xerez). A very interesting medium alcoholic drink produced in Spain through the fermentation of grape must under a film of the so-called fleur, a type of sherry yeast. The alcohol content of 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 a meal for any of the most fastidious lords." Moreover, the lord must 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. isp. 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 peculiarity of its production is the separate fermentation of three different types of wort in different ways. eng. tokai, hung. tokaji). Experts distinguish this wine, produced in Hungary and Slovakia, as a separate type of alcoholic beverages. The strength of Tokay is about 10-12%, and its characteristic honey bouquet cannot be found in any wine existing in the world. ( eng. vermouth, ital. vermut, fr. portwein, german wermut). Its creation is attributed to Hippocrates himself, who was "treated" by him back in the 5th century BC. Vermouth is a fortified wine (16-18%), flavored with various herbs and medicinal plants, where wormwood plays the main role. The primacy in the creation of vermouth belongs to Italy, and France is on its heels today. eng. cider, fr. cidre, german apfelwein). This low-alcohol drink (from 2 to 7%) is made by fermenting apple juice without adding yeast. The peculiarity of cider is its clear champagne. France (regions of Brittany and Normandy) distinguished itself as the creator of the highest quality ciders. eng. perry, fr. poiré, german birnenmost). By the principle of production and features it resembles cider, but it is based on pear juice, and the sugar level of 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 the "pear" alcohol. ( fr. champagne). This is the most solemn and mysterious medium alcohol drink with an alcoholic 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 ( eng. sake, jap. 酒). A traditional medium alcoholic drink in Japan, the strength of which reaches 14.5-20 degrees. It's not hard to guess what the Japanese make their drink from - of course, rice. So, sake is obtained by fermenting rice. Sato (or hai). This is the name of the traditional Thai wine produced by fermenting rice. Sato strength is just below the standard strength of wine - about 7-10 degrees. eng. 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 driven from many countries for its toxic component - thujone, which can cause hallucinations in a person, and then returned again. It is known that absinthe first appeared in Switzerland, and today it is prepared by the Czech Republic, France, Italy and some other countries.
Aquavit Aquavit ( eng. aquavit, swede. aquavit, norv. akevitt). Undoubtedly, Russians would like this strong drink (from 38 to 50%) of yellowish color, since it is made from our favorite potatoes! 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 processing potatoes. eng. arrack, fr. arak, german arrak). If you drink a lot of this drink, you will sweat a lot. At least, this is what the producers of arak say - the 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 production and the raw materials are very different. fr. pastis). France has been making us happy with this strong drink (40-45%) since 1915. It owes its appearance to the ban that Europe imposed on absinthe at the beginning of the 20th century, which caused a huge demand for its substitutes. Pastis, a substitute for absinthe, is a French aniseed vodka with spices. bulg. mastic). You should be careful with this drink, as its 47% strength can even knock down a horse! This strong alcohol is prepared in Bulgaria on the basis of anise extract. However, today Macedonian manufacturers are in serious competition for Bulgarians. eng. brandy). A fairly general term for the products of the distillation of grape wine. The strength of the brandy is usually 40 to 60%. Below are seven existing drinks in the world, belonging to the "genus" brandy. Cognac ( fr. cognac). It is considered by many critics to be the noblest of spirits. Cognac is a type of brandy produced in France, in the Charente region, from grapes using a special technology. With cognac in France, everything is strict, its production is strictly controlled by representatives of state authorities, and the strength of the drink should not exceed 40 degrees. However, there are exceptions. Armagnac ( fr. armagnac). If the French presented cognac to the world, then, as the French wisdom says, they kept Armagnac for themselves. Apparently, he is incredibly good! This strong drink is prepared in Gascony (France) from varietal grapes by distilling grape wine. The alcohol level is about 40%. Kirschwasser Grappa ( ital. grappa). A drink that has risen from the very bottom, as initially thrifty Italians prepared it from the waste left over from wine production. Today, grappa is a popular drink with a strength of 40 to 50%, obtained from the distillation of grape pomace. fr. calvados). The credit for the creation of apple brandy, obtained by distilling cider, belongs to France. The strength of the drink, which came from Lower Normandy, is 40 degrees. Sometimes Calvados is made from a mixture of apples and pears. A drink with a strength of about 40%, obtained by distilling black cherry wort. Kirschwasser is a fairly old type of alcohol that first appeared in Germany and then in eastern France in the 17th century. As the name suggests, it is a brandy (strength 45%) made from fermented plum juice. The drink is sometimes called rakiya, and it is prepared in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria and Croatia. The drink is named after its creator - the Greek Spears Metax, who got 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, the strength of which does not exceed 40 degrees. The main guest at all Russian feasts! The drink is a clear water-alcohol solution with an alcohol content of 40 to 53%. The main producers of vodka are Russia and Poland, but it was first prepared by a certain Persian doctor in the 10th century. It is rather a general name for some alcoholic beverages with a strength of at least 40%, obtained by distilling mash from grain (or fruit). Schnapps is supplied to the world market from Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Scandinavian countries. As the Scots, the creators of this drink, assure, there is no such person in the world who does not like whiskey, he simply has not yet found his own variety. Whiskey is a drink with a strength of 40 to 50%, made from grain by malting, distilling 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. Bourbon (40-50% ABV) is prepared in the USA from corn using a clever technology. Strong alcoholic beverage (38-45%), the favorite of London dandies and English gentlemen. In the 1680s, England "copied" the gin recipe from Holland, where it first appeared, and is now the leader in its production. This drink is the result of the 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 on the most solemn occasions. In China, maotai is made from gaolang (a plant in the cereal family) and is considered a national and diplomatic drink. It is a distillate of a mixture of ethyl alcohol and aromatic herbs, including anise. Today only Greece produces ouzo with a strength of 40 to 50%. This drink can be tasted by all tourists vacationing in Turkey. You should be careful with it, since the fortress of raki varies between 40 and 50%. The Turkish national drink is the result of the distillation of grape wine, which is then infused with anise root. ... I would like to add: "Yo-ho-ho"! This rather strong alcohol (from 30 and up to 78%) is prepared in the Caribbean by fermentation and further distillation of cane syrup and molasses. Stalin himself once said about her: "This is the best of all types of vodka." But the “leader of the peoples” immediately corrected himself: “True, I don’t drink it myself. I prefer light wines. " You cannot call chacha light, since its strength is from 45 to 60%. Chacha is a Georgian alcohol reminiscent of grape brandy. In Transcaucasia (Armenia, Georgia, South Ossetia), masters make this alcoholic drink with an approximate strength of 75-80% from black and white mulberries (a genus of plants in the mulberry family). In Armenia, where this drink is most widespread, the mulberry tree is called Artsakh.Khanshina. This is the merit of China, its traditional drink made from 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's growing in Indonesia? Bamboo, of course. It is from its seeds that the Indonesians prepare a strong alcoholic drink bambuze (40-50%). I don't know if I would have dared 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. This 17% alcoholic drink is made in Italy by distilling artichoke juice. In general, Italians love to “aromatize” everything, remember at least vermouth. They also add various aromatic herbs and spices to the cinar. Or hunting tea, which is overwhelmingly popular among skiers. This drink is prepared in Austria from a mixture of honey, tea, red wine and schnapps. This is a grape vodka with a strength of about 40%, the name of which comes from the city in the north of the modern republic of Dagestan - Kizlyar. Today Kizlyarka is produced by the State Unitary Enterprise "Kizlyar Brandy Factory". Tekila. Salt. Lemon. Today it is difficult to imagine this drink without these important "companions". This strong alcohol (35-55 degrees) was born in the vicinity of the city of Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico. The raw material for tequila is the core of a traditional Mexican plant called blue agave. This is a classic source of income for grandmothers in any remote village. But let's not talk about it, because in many countries, including Russia, the manufacture and sale of moonshine is prohibited. So, this alcoholic "miracle" is a drink obtained by distilling mash (using a moonshine still) from potatoes, cereals, fruits, beets, etc. The strength of the drink varies in accordance with the wishes of the manufacturer, but, as a rule, marks 40 % it reaches.

Tsinar

Stark. The original rye vodka, aged in an oak wine barrel. Also, apple, pear and linden flowers are added to the starka. The alcohol level of such a fragrant masterpiece is 40-43%, and Poland, Lithuania, Belarus and some regions of Russia “conjure” over its creation. In the Middle Ages it was considered the "elixir of life", and even today it is very popular. It is a sweet, aromatic drink with an alcohol content ranging from 15 to 40%. Liqueurs in large quantities are produced in Italy from alcohol-based fruit and berry juices with the addition of spices, herbs and roots. Limoncello. A variety of liqueur made in Italy by infusing lemon peel. After tasting 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, herbs and spices. For example, bitter can be infused with anise, ginger, wormwood, and its strength is 20-45%. Many countries are engaged in "collecting", including Italy, Venezuela, Czech Republic, Germany and others. Campari. Italian bitter liqueur from the famous bartender Gaspar Campari, created on the basis of fruits and aromatic herbs. The standard strength of the drink is about 20.5-28%, but there are also more "harmless" campari with an alcohol content of only 10%. Tincture. An uncomplicated alcoholic drink with a strength of up to 45%. It can be taken orally, both for pleasure and for medicinal purposes, as it is infused with various spices, seeds, fruits, medicinal and aromatic herbs. In general, on anything! The most famous bitter tincture on horseradish root, which has gained popularity and widespread use in Ukraine and Russia. Strength can vary and sometimes reaches 45%. An alcoholic drink similar to a tincture, but differs from it in a higher sugar content and a lower strength - 18-20%. It is prepared from alcoholized juices of berries and fruits. Traditional rather 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 based 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 feature 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 the agave shoots. A drink with a standard strength of about 38-43% is prepared in Mexico from fermented blue agave juice. Kumis. Alcoholic drink from mare's milk, obtained by alcoholic and lactic acid fermentation "with the assistance" of yeast and lactic acid sticks. Kumis 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). This low-alcohol drink (with a strength of 2 to 8%) based on fermented whey from cow's milk and special bacteria is prepared in the Republic of Buryatia, Russia. What do you get when you add the words beer and milk? The result is bilk - a low-alcohol drink with a characteristic "beer" strength, made from milk, to which brewer's yeast and hops are added. The Japanese came up with such an original drink. I hope, after tasting it, the stomach will not sound the alarm! Archi. Another strong drink (up to 40%) made from milk. In fact, this is milk vodka, which is produced by the peoples of North China, Mongolia and South Siberia. Tarasun. Another type of milk vodka (up to 40%), the creation of which consists in fermenting milk with yeast. The result is the aforementioned khuremge drink, which serves as the basis for tarasun. Residents of Buryatia also distinguished themselves in this matter. An Italian drink classified as table wines and having an appropriate strength from 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 withering 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, which must be at least 1 year old. Pommo de Normandy. Medium alcohol drink in France, which is prepared in Normandy from a mixture of apple brandy (Calvados) with unfermented apple juice. As a result, a drink with an approximate strength of about 18% is formed. Sambuca. All lovers of fashionable drinks are familiar with the coffee beans at the bottom of the glass, the bluish light of burning sambuca and the sweetish aftertaste. This strong drink (38-42%) belongs to the category of liqueurs and is prepared in Italy from anise, wheat alcohol, sugar, extracts from flowers or elderberries, and 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 through a one-time distillation. This drink could be attributed to ordinary wine, but it is really extraordinary! This drink is produced by Canada, Austria and Germany from the juice of frozen grapes, which the masters deliberately do not collect with the onset of the first frost. Icewein fortress - 9 degrees Floc de Gascony. This is a special drink made from fresh grape juice and 60% Armanka alcohol. 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 varietal grapes. 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 banned, 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 worst hangover comes from chichi. I don't know if they tried the Soviet Three Axes? According to legend, this is the favorite drink of the yeti, who ransack villages in the hope of "hangover". The drink is prepared in mountainous Nepal from boiled and fermented millet. Despite the fact that the fortress of togby is low, you can easily get drunk from it, since it is customary to drink it hot through a thin straw. Pulque (or oktli). This drink was invented by the divine possum, who, out of curiosity, climbed into the thicket of blue agave and poured fermented juice on himself. Well this is just one of the myths! Today, pulque is not very popular, it is prepared in Mexico by fermenting agave juice in very small quantities. The strength of the drink ranges from 6 to 18 degrees. Khandi. This drink is made in East India and only by women who wash and dress in clean clothes before work, and they are forbidden to talk during the preparation of the drink! The fortress of Khandi is about 8-10 degrees, and they get a drink from fermented rice, hay and local bitter herbs and roots. Mamajuana is a tincture from the Dominican Republic with the addition of tree bark, leaves, herbs and spices. Prepared with rum (sometimes whiskey), red wine and honey. The first ready-to-drink mamajuana was released only in 2005. At this point, I propose to complete this list of alcoholic beverages. Of course, the global alcoholic beverages industry does not stand still, we closely monitor its development and as new products appear, we will supplement this already long list. It's amazing what a person does not make alcohol out of. The most unexpected and shocking products can become raw materials! For example, how do you like the pizza-flavored beer that the Americans invented, or the Chinese rat wine that is infused on newborn rats that have not yet opened their eyes? And this is not all that human fantasy (or stupidity?) Can offer. However, jokes are bad with alcohol, so drink only high-quality, proven alcoholic drinks and only in moderation!

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. The countries of Latin America are famous for the production of rum, which is based on sugar cane. The popular Mexican tequila is made from the Mexican blue agave cactus. In regions with cold weather conditions, the traditional drinks are those in the manufacture of which potatoes are used (for example, the Scandinavian Aquavit). European countries are famous for their grape products - cognac, brandy.

In addition to these, spirits are presented:

• gin;
• calvados;
• armagnac;
• absinthe;
• beer.

Strong beers

Traditionally, beer is included in the list of low-calorie (especially light) and light alcohol-containing drinks. However, there are strong product types. Among them are:

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

Top 10 strongest spirits

Top 10 strongest alcoholic beverages include:

10th place - Whiskey

The strength of the drink can be up to 43%. It is whiskey that opens the top of the strongest alcohol. It is based on cereals, yeast and water. Whiskey tastes differently due to the influence 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 a Scandinavian alcohol, the time of its birth is considered to be the middle of the 19th century. In translation, Aquavit 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), they 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. The 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. Made from grape alcohol. The strongest is the drink "Domaine de Jolene" 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 has been aged in oak barrels. It was only in 2010 that it was poured into glass dishes. 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 is considered to be Bombay Sapphire gin (47 degrees). The drink attracts its fans with its mild taste with pronounced notes of juniper and citrus.

Bombay Sapphire is the strongest gin

5th place - Colombian rum

Opens the top 5 strongest drinks in the world. Has a fortress of 50%. It is drunk in various variations: both in 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 aging (8 years). Due to this period, the drink acquires a pleasant amber hue and flavors of vanilla with 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, plant extracts (anise, wormwood, fennel or berserk) are 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 drunk reached 36 million liters. Five years later, the drink was banned in many European countries and in the United States of America. The rebirth of Absinthe took place in 1990. And 2004 became 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 an alcohol-containing mass, called mash, is distilled. The latter is the result of 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 drinks. Chachi fortress is 70 degrees. The homeland of the product is Georgia. The basis of alcohol is unripe grapes of Isabella, also Kacic or pomace. Thanks to this, Chacha has a pleasant taste with berry notes.

1st place - Everclear

It is the strongest alcohol in the world. The drink can be 75% or 95% ABV. For several years, vodka was banned in the United States and Canada. Thanks to the new law, it was legalized. Everclear is based on wheat or corn alcohol. Due to the lack of a specific taste, the alcoholic product is used for the production of cocktails. Drinking pure vodka can result in loss of consciousness. Thanks to its strength, in 1979 it got into 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 so strong, have their admirers. Regardless of the level of alcohol in the 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.