The strongest alcohol in the world in degrees. The strongest alcoholic drinks

Alcohol, which contains more than 20 degrees, is considered a strong drink. All over the world there are huge amount alcoholic products with increased strength. These include vodka, cognac, brandy, whiskey, sake, tequila, Calvados and others. It is simply impossible to count all their multitude. Some of them can be used in pure form, and others - only as part of cocktails.

Bombay Sapphire Gin 47% ABV

Gin opens the top ten strongest alcoholic drinks in the world. Translated into Russian, the word jin means “juniper”. The general name of drinks of this kind is directly related to their composition, since they are infused with juniper. The strongest varieties have 40 degrees and above. (Bombay Sapphire) is an English gin that is one of the strongest of its kind. With a strength of 47%, it is used both for making cocktails and consumed in its pure form, preferably with ice. Despite its strength, Bombay Sapphire has a soft taste with pronounced notes of juniper, orange and lemon.

Armagnac Domaine de Jaulin ABV 48.3%

Armagnac is among the top ten strong drinks in the world and is a relative of cognac. It is produced directly in France. Considered one of the strongest Armagnac Domaine de Jaulin(“Domaine de Jolin”) 1973 with a strength of 48.3%. It was made at the Domaine de Jolin estate by the Darroze family. Armagnac was aged in oak barrels for 37 years, and then in 2010 it was bottled in glass containers for sale. The French drink has a unique taste and cask strength, as it has not been cold filtered or diluted. The aroma of Domaine de Jaulin combines notes of coffee, tobacco, fruit and oak. It is recommended to consume it in its pure form, without a snack, in order to experience the full richness of the taste.

Grappa GRAPPA Agricola Bepi Tosolini ABV 50%

Grappa- one of the strongest alcoholic drinks from Italians. It is made by distilling grape pomace, as well as its stems and seeds. One of the most fortified varieties is GRAPPA Agricola Bepi Tosolini(Bepi Tosolini), containing 50% alcohol. This drink has a crystal clear color and a pleasant aroma with pronounced notes of berries and raisins. Leaves behind a light aftertaste of fruit.

Whiskey Glenfarclas 105 Strength 60%

Whiskey is considered one of the most noble drinks of all times. Its average strength is 43 degrees. But some varieties may contain more. For example, Scottish Glenfarclas whiskey 105(Grenfarklas), whose strength reaches 60%, is the strongest in the world. It is used both in its pure form and as a base for cocktails. The drink is made from cereals and yeast with the addition of water. Its initial taste is formed primarily thanks to the wood barrels in which it matures. Whiskey is mostly preferred by Americans and British.

ABV 67.5%

Beer with title Snake Venom(“Snake Venom”) and a strength of 67.5% broke all records for strength among drinks of this kind. The authors of fortified beer were Scottish producers who released this drink in 2013. Despite the high degree indicator, “Snake Venom” has a hop-malty, pleasant and slightly pungent taste. Manufacturers warn that the product should be drunk in small portions, like all fortified drinks such as cognac and whiskey.

ABV 70%

It is the national drink of Georgia and is not inferior in strength to the most fortified types of alcohol. Its strength in diluted form reaches 70% - it is with this maximum strength that this type of alcohol reaches store shelves. To make real chacha, only unripe grape varieties Isabella and Kacich are taken. The alcohol has a fortified taste with notes of grapes.

ABV 75.5%

Rum It is also considered one of the most fortified drinks in the world. It is made by fermenting and distilling cane syrup and molasses. One of the strongest representatives of this line of alcohol is Rum Bacardi 151(“Bacardi”) from South America, which contains 75.5%. It is aged for 8 years, thanks to which Bacardi 151 gets its original taste and astringency. The drink is most often consumed in the form of cocktails, but there are also daredevils who drink it in its pure form. Rum has amber and combines notes of vanilla and oak aroma. Bacardi has about 300 awards and is the most awarded rum in the world.

ABV 85%

Jacques Senaux Black (“Jacques Seneau Black”) is considered one of the strongest absinthes in the world, produced in Spain. It got its name from the world famous French taster and blender Jacques Senault. In 1915, the production of this drink was suspended in France, as it was equated to a strong hallucinogen. But in 1956, the son of a blender, Juan Teixenne Seno, decided to open his own factory in Spain in order to restore the production of the drink according to his father’s recipe. This product, containing 85% alcohol, has a fresh and bitter aroma with notes of anise and wormwood.

ABV 95%

It is generally accepted that liqueur is a sweet, fortified alcoholic product with a high sugar content, which is found in the berries and fruits used for its preparation. Usually its strength is no more than 35 degrees. But, as it turns out, there is a liqueur in the world whose strength breaks all records. He is Everclear- the strongest liqueur in the world from American producers, included in the Guinness Book of Records. The drink is also called “devil’s water.” Its peculiarity is that with an alcohol content of 95% it has neither taste nor smell. It is mainly used as a base for making cocktails, since its use in its pure form is extremely dangerous. It is noteworthy that the sale of Everclear was banned in 13 US states due to its harmful influence on the body.

Vodka Wratislavia Spirytus ABV 96%

Vodka is one of the most fortified alcohol products. Usually its strength does not exceed 40-45 degrees. However, Poland invented Wratislavia Spirytus vodka, which is considered one of the strongest drinks in the world with an alcohol content of 96%. The main ingredients in the manufacture of an alcoholic product are wheat and potatoes, which give Wratislavia Spirytus original taste. Vodka has crystal transparency, thanks to thorough and multi-level purification from harmful impurities. The drink is not recommended to be consumed in its pure form, as it can cause irreparable harm health. When diluted, vodka has a pleasant and mild taste.

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Alcohol can be different, but those drinks whose strength is simply off scale are always popular. 40, 50, 60 degrees and this is far from the limit. Drinks at 70 degrees and above are where the real power and undoubted health risks lie. For those who can’t get enough of domestic vodka, the magazine “ Great rating» prepared a selection “The strongest alcoholic drinks peace."

• fortress : 75.5% rpm
• country of origin : Puerto Rico

This rum is truly a fiery drink. Bacardi is highly flammable, which is why the manufacturer equips the neck of each bottle with a special steel flame arrester and a fireproof cap. Rum is often used as the base for sweet cocktails, such as Pina Coladas or shots like Burning Dr. Pepper. But there are also daredevils who dare to drink Bacardi in its pure form.

• fortress : 80% rpm
• country of origin : Austria

Austrian rum “Stroh” is very successful as an ingredient in traditional Russian baked goods and strong hunting tea. For those who want to drink alcohol in its pure form, but are stopped by the high degree of the drink, the manufacturer has provided less strong versions. The first option (40%) is suitable for tasters, the second (60%) is for those who want to drink from the heart, and the third (80%) allows you to get drunk in the trash.

• fortress : 80% rpm
• country of origin : USA

The manufacturer of Devil Springs Vodka claims that if its drink is diluted 1:1, it will turn out to be regular vodka. If you are not a weakling, then you will risk drinking “fire water” in its pure form. There is no point in tempting fate and endangering your health. And Devil Springs vodka is not bad as an ingredient various cocktails.

• fortress : 80% rpm
• country of origin : Jamaica

This white rum is on the list of intoxicating attractions in Jamaica and for its inhabitants it is the local version of moonshine. “John Crow Batty” received its name by analogy with the vulture (John Crow). It is believed that rum is more concentrated than the gastric juice of the carrion bird of the same name, which means that to drink it in its pure form you need a truly steel stomach. “John Crow Batty” is not a drink for the faint of heart, and it is better to leave the right to drink it undiluted to local residents.

• fortress : 84.5% rpm
• country of origin : Saint Vincent Island in the Caribbean Sea

Translated from English, the name of the rum sounds very eloquent - sunset. If you drink “Sunset” in its pure form, this is what you’ll get – you drank it and passed out. Pure white rum is so strong that it can proudly be considered a truly pirate drink. But this miracle of the alcohol industry is great as a base for cocktails. Sunset Rum is an excellent choice for connoisseurs of exotic wines and has won many international awards.

• fortress : 88% rpm
• country of origin : Bulgaria

The trick of Balkan vodka is 13 ominous warnings about the possible consequences of its use on the label. It is produced in limited quantities and imported to 20 countries. The popularity of the alcoholic drink, oddly enough, is caused by the lack of a pronounced vodka taste and smell. Ideal for cocktails, Balkan vodka, drunk in its pure form, can significantly harm health and send the taster to a hospital bed for a long time.

• fortress : 88.8% revolutions
• country of origin : Scotland

If a regular bottle of vodka is enough for 26 servings, then a bottle of Pincer Shanghai Strength can easily be “stretched” for 65 shots. Ideal alcohol, for those who decided to get drunk quickly and in the trash. However, Chinese supporters traditional medicine the drink would be approved, since vodka contains milk thistle extract and wild elderberry, which are very useful for liver problems.

Absinthe« Hapsburg Gold»

• fortress : 89.9% revolutions
• country of origin : Czech Republic

Real absinthes are famous green and psychotropic effects on human consciousness. " Green Fairy" became widespread in France of the twentieth century, from where it spread throughout the globe. In the USA and some European countries they even tried to ban the sale of absinthe. But, since research has proven the exaggeration of rumors about its effect on the psyche, the previously established ban was lifted. The slogan of Hapsburg Gold absinthe is “There are no rules.” We strongly do not recommend drinking it in its pure form.

Rum"River Antoine Royale Grenadian"

• fortress : 90% rpm
• country of origin : Grenada

If River Antoine Royale Grenadian rum were produced in our country, it would be called moonshine. Alcohol is made from fermented sugar cane juice, and therefore the drink has a specific, pronounced sweetish taste. But you’re unlikely to have time to try it, since you’ll immediately drink the rum with the water that comes with it. Without this manipulation, tasting the drink, unfortunately, is impossible.

• fortress : 92% rpm
• country of origin : Scotland

Single malt whiskey “Bruichladdich X4 Quadrupled” has a long history and is covered in legends. So, the main one says that having tasted this drink, after the first sip a person will live forever, after the second he will go blind, and after the third he will dissolve on the spot. Whether the words of the traveler Martin Martin from Khepriid can be trusted is unknown. But BBC journalists assure that whiskey is excellent as fuel for a sports car and allows you to reach speeds of up to 160 km/h. So you should not experiment with the human body and use “Bruichladdich X4 Quadrupled” undiluted.

Everclear Grain Vodka

• fortress : 95% rpm
• country of origin : USA

Everclear vodka was included in the Guinness Book of Records in 1979 as the most strong alcohol in the world. Due to restrictions in some US states on the maximum strength of alcohol, the fiery drink has been officially prohibited for sale in them since 2015. Although in fact “Everclear” is practically alcohol, liquid fire without taste or smell, it has a very mild taste. Mixing vodka with other alcoholic drinks to create “mind-blowing” cocktails is practiced everywhere. Drinking Everclear undiluted in most cases results in the taster losing consciousness. The Luxco company has another fiery drink - Golden Grain vodka, but despite the same strength, Everclear is more popular.

• fortress : 96% rpm
• country of origin : Poland

The strongest drink in the world that exists today. Vodka "Spirytus" belongs to the premium segment products, as it is made from ethyl alcohol premium grades and is said to have a delicate odor and mild taste. But it should be used in its pure form with great caution. People who have tried vodka compare the effect of drinking it with a blow to the solar plexus and talk about the whole bouquet side effects, ranging from failure of some internal organs to blindness. Poles widely use it to make fruit infusions, herbal liqueurs, desserts, and for medicinal and cosmetic purposes.

The strongest alcoholic drink in the world November 21st, 2016

I'm not a fan of anything strong at all. The statement that “vodka without beer is a waste of money” or, for example, “why drink vodka because you won’t get drunk” are somehow generally far from my perception of the process of drinking alcoholic beverages. On the other hand, very weak wine or beer, for example, is also in many cases completely out of place and it would be necessary to “turn up the heat!” In general, we need some kind of golden mean, so that there is time to communicate and the opportunity to catch up on the mood.

For example, we discussed the strongest beer in the world - but these drinks are generally kind of extra-nuclear.

Currently, as a rule, strength is expressed in “degrees” - percent by volume (abbreviated as % vol.), that is, the ratio of the volume of dissolved anhydrous alcohol to the volume of the entire drink, multiplied by 100%.
In English-speaking countries, strength is sometimes measured in English units. proof, in the UK 100° proof = 4/7 alcohol by volume (57.15%), in the USA 100° proof = 50% alcohol by volume.

And here are our record holders:

10. Stroh - 40-80%

This spiced rum is a popular souvenir from Austria. Tourists buy it in liters, but in vain: due to the high strength of Stro, it is extremely rarely consumed in its pure form. But his spicy taste complements perfectly traditional baking, as well as “winter” cocktails, such as hunting tea and punch. The drink is available in various options, with an alcohol content of 40% to 80%.

9. White rum John Crow Batty Rum - 80%

In the twentieth century, Jamaica earned some fame in the world of entertainment. And this drink perfectly complements the “glorious” list of intoxicating attractions of Bob Marley’s country. To cope with this type of rum (and, in fact, moonshine), you need to have a truly steel stomach!

Devil Springs Vodka - Traditional views vodka was reconsidered after New Jersey producers threw tradition to hell and created Devil Springs Vodka, 160 proof (80% alcohol). Manufacturers claim that their drink can be diluted plain water from a 1:1 ratio and thereby get the familiar vodka to everyone, but we are not weaklings, and having purchased a bottle of Devil Springs Vodka, we will drink it as nature created it in order to understand what the strongest alcohol means.

8. Sunset Rum - 84.5%

Hailing from the island of St. Vincent in the Caribbean, this rum is worthy of a true pirate. Due to its high strength, “Sunset” is strictly not recommended to be drunk in its pure form, but only as an ingredient in cocktails.

7. Balkan Vodka - 88%

It turns out that the harshest vodka is not in Russia at all, but in Bulgaria. 13 labels on the packaging immediately warn about the dangers of using this potion. Triple distilled, mix only.

6. Pincer Shanghai Strength Vodka - 88.8%

Don't let the name fool you: the birthplace of the drink with three eights is Scotland. Shanghai is officially recognized as the strongest vodka in the world. What is noteworthy is that it is in the region of highlanders and kilts that they also produce the strongest beer (41%!), as well as the strongest gin. What can I say: the Scots are tough guys.

5. Absinthe Hapsburg Gold - 89.9%

Don't know what souvenir to bring from the Czech Republic? Certainly not Hapsburg Gold absinthe. Only if you are an artist, poet or, at worst, a designer. After all, it’s difficult to guess what you’ll see after meeting this “green fairy.” It’s not for nothing that the slogan of the drink is simple and laconic - “no rules.”

4. River Antoine Royale Grenadian Rum - 90%

A drink that we would proudly call moonshine. Distilled from sugar cane juice. And therefore it has a pronounced sweet taste. True, it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to fully experience it: any bartender will immediately serve you a glass of water “included.” Otherwise, you simply won’t get to know this Caribbean attraction.

3. Whiskey Bruichladdich X4 Quadrupled - 92%

Remember when we said that the Scots are famous for the strongest vodka and beer? Feel free to add whiskey to this honorable list! A truly Scottish treasure. BBC journalists even managed to charge a sports car with the drink and accelerate it to 100 miles per hour! What this potion does to the human body is anyone's guess.

2. Everclear - 95%

Everclear is an illegal drink (or almost). Made in the USA, Everclear is 190 proof (95% alcohol). 13 states refused to use it (well, they refused, they banned it), so manufacturers were forced to take extreme measures and reduce the strength of their drink in these states to 150 degrees. Interestingly, Everclear has neither taste nor smell, which allows it to be added to cocktails that blow the roof off, and can rightfully claim the title of “the strongest alcoholic drink in the world.”

Alcoholic drinks, when used correctly, provide excellent opportunities for relaxation after a hard day. This page contains a list of alcoholic drinks that are traditional for different countries peace. This list of names of alcoholic drinks is far from complete and is missing more than a hundred different types alcohol. But the most popular alcoholic drinks are presented even with brief descriptions, thanks to which you can make your own first impression. This will help you put together your own “wine list” to plan your next tasting. All names of alcoholic drinks are given exactly in the form in which they are familiar to the vast majority of people. Read about common types of alcoholic drinks, learn about their beneficial and harmful properties. Choose for yourself the type of alcoholic drink that will allow you to get maximum pleasure from drinking it with minimal negative consequences for health. Well, look at the alcoholic drinks in the photos with which the article is richly illustrated.

Classification of different traditional alcoholic drinks

Alcohols- these are organic substances that are a chain of carbohydrates, where one hydrogen molecule is replaced by an OH residue of water. The classification of alcoholic beverages begins with the fact that there are alcohols: ethyl, methyl, propyl, butyl alcohols.

Food grade ethyl alcohol for traditional alcoholic beverages they are obtained from food raw materials - grain, potatoes, as well as from secondary winemaking raw materials ( grape marc, yeast sediments).

Technical methyl alcohol extremely toxic, does not differ in smell and taste from ethyl. He is responsible for hundreds of thousands of human lives (accidentally drinking 100 ml methyl alcohol lead to complete blindness due to toxic damage to the optic nerve; larger amounts cause death).

Propyl and butyl alcohols are not so toxic, but have a specific odor, which led to their name - fusel oils. Their content is high in moonshine and poorly purified vodka. Therefore, when we say alcohol or alcohol, we mean only ethyl (or wine) alcohol.

Rectified ethyl alcohol (ethanol), intended for different alcoholic beverages, it can be ordinary or highly purified. The strength of ordinary alcohol is not less than 95.5%, and the highest purity is not less than 96.2%. It is the starting material for the preparation of popular alcoholic drinks such as vodka and fortified wine.

In medicine, ethyl alcohol (95.5% or 70%) is used, which has been thoroughly purified.

List and classification of strong alcoholic drinks

The following is a list of strong alcoholic drinks that are frequent guests on the tables of our compatriots. This classification of strong alcoholic drinks is generally accepted and gives a general idea of ​​them. Look at what strong alcoholic drinks there are and decide on your choice.

Strong white alcoholic drink: vodka and tequila

Vodka is a strong alcoholic drink (40-56%), which is prepared by processing activated carbon aqueous-alcohol solution, with or without the addition of ingredients, followed by filtration. Simply put, vodka is a mixture of rectified alcohol with prepared water. Ethyl alcohol can be mixed with water in any ratio.

Mexican "vodka" Tequila is an alcoholic drink obtained by distilling the extract of the cactus of the same name.

It was also calculated by D.I. Mendeleev perfect proportion preparing vodka as an alcoholic drink with a percentage ratio of 40: 60, that is, a 40% alcohol solution, which is the most homogeneous mixture, is easiest to digest and gives a person more warmth. It is not for nothing that vodka made in this way has long served not only gastronomic purposes, but also medicinal ones.

Research by American and German scientists has led to the conclusion that the normal dose of a white alcoholic drink for an adult man is up to 100 ml of alcohol per day in terms of vodka, and for a woman it is correspondingly almost 2 times less. Moreover, this dose does not add up over the course of a week (for example, if a person has not drunk for a whole week, then half a liter for one person on Saturday will only bring him harm, best case scenario- severe headache).

If a person can limit himself to this dose, he will be able to drink alcohol for many years without harm to his health. At the same time, you need to give yourself the attitude that these self-restraints are not a forced prohibition, but a wise distribution of pleasure: after drinking a little today and having fun, you will be able to do this tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow, and many, many years in the future. If you don’t do this, you will be forced to face very big problems in a fairly short time.

English alcoholic drinks: scotch and gin

Gin- a strong alcoholic drink obtained by mixing raw alcohol with essential oils of juniper berries, coriander, cardamom, cumin, ginger, cinnamon. The alcohol content in this English alcoholic drink is 40-50%. Gin is colorless. Although gin is produced in many countries, there are two types - Dutch and London dry.

Scotch is an alcoholic drink of increased strength and is also traditionally produced and consumed in England and its surrounding areas.

Alcoholic drink whiskey

Whiskey- a strong alcoholic drink with an alcohol content of 40% or more, which is obtained by distilling fermented grain wort followed by long-term aging (from 3 to 10 years) in oak barrels with charred walls.

The word "whiskey" comes from the Celtic name for this drink - "water of life."

Whiskey - national drink Anglo-Saxon countries. Whiskey production is especially developed in the UK, Ireland, USA and Canada.

Alcoholic drink rum

Rum- a strong alcoholic drink obtained by aging rum alcohol in oak barrels. Rum alcohol is produced from fermented sugar cane juice, cane syrup, and molasses. cane sugar and others by-products cane processing.

The resulting alcohol is poured into oak barrels and aged for 5 years. During the aging process, aromatic, coloring and tannin substances pass into alcohol. The rum acquires a brown color with a golden hue and a slightly pungent taste. The alcohol content of the final product is below 95%.

Alcoholic drink cognac and brandy

Cognac- a strong alcoholic drink prepared from cognac alcohol, which is obtained by distilling grape wines followed by aging the distillation in oak barrels. Fresh cognac alcohol is colorless, has little aroma and has a harsh taste. Cognac matures extremely slowly.

Brandy- a strong alcoholic drink obtained by distilling any fortified juice of fruits or berries, followed by aging. In many countries, brandies are known that are made from apples - Calvados, from plums - slivovitz, from cherries - kirsch, from pears - William.

Brandy made from grape wines does not require any specification for the inscription on the sticker. Fruit brandy must be accompanied by appropriate explanations ( apple brandy, apricot brandy, etc.).

Raw materials for brandy do not undergo thorough purification, as for cognac or vodka, and retain the fruity aroma. Brandy is aged both in oak barrels, charred from the inside (to improve the taste), and in other containers.

Before drinking, brandy is diluted and taken, as a rule, after meals. It is also used as an ingredient in many cocktails. Strong brandy (80-90%) is not consumed undiluted at all.

In the gastronomic tradition, cognac and brandy are used as digestifs because they promote digestion (from the Latin word digestivus, which translates as a digestive aid).

For a large, healthy man (90 kg), 100 ml of cognac is enough to get pleasure. A larger dose will not give you more pleasure and will only make you feel stupid.

Light green alcoholic drink

Low alcoholic drinks in the form of liqueurs are prepared with rectified alcohol, alcoholized fruit and berry juices, infusions of herbs, seeds, flowers, sugar syrup, solutions of dyes and other substances. These products, in addition to the liquor itself, include drinks such as balsam, gin, whiskey, and rum.

Liquor is a strong, sweet and spicy green alcoholic drink made from alcoholized juices, infusions of fruits or herbs, sugar syrup, aromatic infusions, etc.

Alcoholic drink tincture

The alcoholic drink tincture is prepared using alcohol infusions spicy and medicinal herbs, roots, fruits, essential oils, which give it a strong pleasant aroma.

Tinctures have a tonic effect on the body. Stimulates appetite. Alcohol content - 30-60%

They are used mainly as flavoring agents of all kinds.

Grape alcoholic drink wine

Wine- this is probably the most ancient alcoholic drink, which over the many centuries of its existence has acquired its own unique world, painted with many colors, shades of taste and aroma.

According to the production method and composition, wines as alcoholic beverages are divided into table, fortified (strong and dessert), flavored and sparkling.

Most natural wines are dry. They are called so because all the sugar they contain is “dry” fermented into alcohol. There are natural semi-dry or semi-sweet wines in which sugar still remains - due to the natural characteristics of a particular grape variety.

As can be seen from the table, ethyl alcohol in dry grape wines contains from 9 to 16%. But wine is not diluted alcohol. Grape wine, especially red, is a source of biologically important substances, which enter the body with other food products limited or impossible.

According to the famous French physician Louis Pasteur, wine can be considered the healthiest hygienic drink (of course, if it is not abused). But still, this is an alcoholic drink, which, one way or another, is a stumbling block: to recover or to drink yourself to death? A completely legitimate question arises about how much wine you should drink for health benefits. Of course, it's all a matter of dose.

It is believed that wine consumption in amounts amounting to 5-7% for men and 2-4% of calories for women daily ration, subject to a balanced diet, does not have negative influence on the body.

Doctors have found that with moderate consumption natural wine up to 35% risk reduction cardiovascular diseases and up to 15-60% - mortality due to coronary insufficiency. Two glasses of natural red wine compensate for the damage caused to blood vessels due to smoking one cigarette. In addition, drinking wine reduces the risk of cancer. It has been proven that red wine inhibits the development of leukemia, skin cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer.

However, we must remember that regular consumption of wine large quantities is fraught with alcoholism. Despite the fact that treatment with alcoholic beverages can significantly improve your health and at the same time bring pleasure, you still need to approach this problem with a completely sober head.

The healing effects of light alcoholic drinks

The practice of treatment with light alcoholic drinks has very ancient roots; this problem remains very relevant today. Scientists from many countries have studied and are studying the effect on human body alcoholic drinks. Many serious studies have been conducted, the results of which often surprised the scientists themselves. Thus, it turned out that people who regularly drink alcoholic beverages in small doses (for example, a small glass of cognac or a glass of dry wine a day) get sick less and live longer than strict abstainers. Thus, the risk of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease is reduced by up to 40%. Moreover, only natural alcohol has such a protective effect - wine, cognac, whiskey, grappa, chacha - in general, drinks obtained by conventional distillation. The whole point here is in natural microimpurities that remain after distillation, but are no longer contained in pure alcohol. They provide the powerful protective effect of natural alcoholic drinks.

Wine, as well as strong alcoholic drinks, are recommended for general strengthening of the body, as an analgesic, relaxant and sedative. Of course, everyone knows the antiviral and bactericidal effects of alcoholic beverages. For example, in wine, even diluted, the causative agents of cholera, typhoid fever, paratyphoid fever, and polio viruses die within 10-30 minutes. So a glass of good natural wine or cognac is an effective prevention of all kinds of infectious diseases and intestinal disorders.

Natural alcohol has the most positive effect on brain activity. For example, a study by American scientists showed that older women who drink a little alcohol every day (a glass of wine, a glass of beer or a glass of cognac) suffer less from age-related decline in brain function than abstainers. They experience memory problems and other mental disorders approximately 20% less often than non-drinking women.

A glass of cognac or a glass of wine can also reduce insulin levels and increase the sensitivity of cells to it. Before the invention of insulin for treatment diabetes mellitus For example, predominantly alcoholic drinks were used, most often strong wine.

Cognac and wine also help get rid of excess weight, stimulating the secretion of the gallbladder and accelerating the digestion of fats. In general, alcoholic drinks in small doses remarkably activate digestion, food is better absorbed, and toxins and waste are removed from the body in a timely manner.

Natural alcoholic drinks are especially beneficial for women during and after menopause. It is during this period, due to a sharp decrease in the level of female hormones estrogen, that the risk of developing atherosclerosis and cardiovascular failure increases. And small doses of alcohol stimulate the production of estrogen by the adrenal glands, thereby supporting the protective functions of the female body.

A 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 whole 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 the production of rum, the basis of which is sugar cane. Popular mexican tequila Made from the Mexican blue agave cactus. In regions with cold weather conditions traditional drinks are those that use potatoes in their production (for example, Scandinavian Aquavit). European countries are famous for grape products - cognac, brandy.

In addition to the above, strong drinks are presented:

• gin;
• Calvados;
• armagnac;
• absinthe;
• beer.

Strong beers

Traditionally, beer is included in the list of low-calorie (especially light) and light alcoholic drinks. However, there are strong types of the 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 basis of Armageddon - oatmeal, wheat, malt and water.
• "Snake venom." It was cooked in the same place as Armageddon in 2013. The alcohol content in it is 67.5 percent.

Top 10 strongest alcoholic drinks

The top 10 strongest alcohol-containing drinks include:

10th place - Whiskey

The strength of the drink can reach up to 43%. It is whiskey that opens the top of the strongest alcohol. It is based on cereals, yeast and water. The taste of whiskey varies depending on the quality of the barrel (cherry or oak) in which it was aged. The product is more famous among Americans and British.

9th place - Aquavit

This Scandinavian alcohol, whose birth time is considered to be the mid-19th century. Translated, Akvavit means “living water.” Its strength can be up to 50 degrees. The drink is made from potato alcohol. First, it is diluted with water. After this, spices (fennel, cumin, ginger) are insisted on for several weeks (or years). Drink Aquavit chilled or frozen.

8th place - Grappa

Is Italian drink, a type of brandy. To make it, a mixture of crushed grapes is used. Production is based on the method of distillation of berry extracts. The strength of the product ranges from 40 to 60%. Initially, Grappa was the result of recycling waste. Only some time later she found her admirers.

7th place - Armagnac

Close in quality to French cognac. Made from grape alcohol. The strongest drink is Domaine de Jolin from 1973, with an alcohol content of 48.3%. The place of its production is considered to be the estate of the same name, where it was created by the Darroze family. For 37 years, the drink was aged in oak barrels. Only in 2010 it was bottled in glassware. Due to the absence of cold filtration, Armagnac has a unique taste, combining coffee, tobacco, fruit and oak notes. Therefore, it is often drunk in its pure form, without diluting.

6th place - Gin

Vodka made from juniper has a strength of over 40%. It is rarely drunk undiluted; it is more often used as an ingredient in various cocktails. The strongest gin is Bombay Sapphire (47 degrees). The drink attracts its fans with its mild taste with pronounced notes of juniper and citrus.

5th place - Colombian rum

Opens the top five strongest drinks in the world. Has a strength of 50%. It is drunk in various variations: both in pure form and as a component for cocktails. The strongest is Bacardi 151 rum, which has a strength of 75.5%. The production of the drink includes the processes of fermentation and distillation of cane syrup and molasses. The high strength of Bacardi 151 is achieved through long aging (8 years). Thanks to this period of time, the drink becomes pleasant amber shade and flavors of vanilla and oak. Bacardi has about 300 awards in its collection.

4th place - Absinthe

Its strength varies - from 50% to 83-85% alcohol. To produce the drink, plant extracts are often used (anise, wormwood, fennel or bergenia). The drink gained popularity in the 19th century. According to statistics, in 1900, residents 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 became the year of legalization.

3rd place - Moonshine

The drink opens the “golden three”. Its strength can reach 80-90%. To produce alcohol, special devices are used, through which an alcohol-containing mass called mash is distilled. The latter is the result of fermentation different bases, represented by cereals, potatoes, beets, fruits or other products.

2nd place - Chacha

It gets silver in the top of the strongest alcohol-containing drinks. The strength of Chacha is 70 degrees. The birthplace of the product is Georgia. The basis of alcohol is unripe grapes of the Isabella variety, also Kacic or pomace. Thanks to this, Chacha has good taste with berry notes.

1st place - Everclear

It is the strongest alcohol in the whole 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 to produce cocktails. Drinking vodka in its pure form can result in loss of consciousness. Thanks 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 drinks, both quite strong and not very strong, have their admirers. Regardless of the level of alcohol in a product, remember that it is not harmless. Therefore it is always necessary to know permissible quantity drunk and the consequences of such addiction. Only a competent attitude towards alcoholic beverages will allow you to enjoy yourself and prevent the development of pathological cravings.