These Alcohol Could Actually Kill You

Absinthe Absinthe has a pretty vile reputation. The potent greenish spirit, made from anise, wormwood and many other botanicals was once thought to cause a whole host of side effects, including convulsions, hallucinations, mental deterioration and psychosis.The infamous Absinthe Green is historically bottled at 45 to 74% ABV, however, some modern varietals can even be as high as 83% to 90% ABV.

Bacardi 151 Despite its discontinuation, this popular high-proof rum continues to strike fear into the hearts of many who have endured the repercussions of ingesting it. Bottled at 151 proof, a bottle of this bad boy comes with a special stainless steel fire arrestor which prevents it from exploding if it ever comes into contact with fire.

Everclear Everclear is a brand of neutral grain spirit that is 190 proof—that basically means that it’s insanely strong. Due to its crazily high alcohol content, the product has become iconic in pop culture, often having a notorious reputation. Like most high ABV spirits, It’s typically used to make homemade liqueurs, such as limoncello and even bitters such as angostura bitters.

Devil Springs Vodka A spirit to be reckoned with, Devil Springs Vodka is notorious for its 80% ABV, making it one of the most lethal vodkas on this planet. People seldom drink this straight up–if at all. Instead, they add them to juices and mixers in very small quantities or use it to set things on fire.

Diesel 190 This neutral grain spirit is clear, colourless but lethal, boasting a very high alcoholic percentage ranging between 75.5% to 95%. Made in America and distilled from 100% grain, Diesel 190 is a high proof neutral spirit. A spirit that was created with the intention for mixing, a drop or two adds a nice bite to cocktails and the likes.

Moonshine Moonshine was originally a slang term referring to high-proof distilled spirits that were usually produced without government authorisation or oversight. Although it may look identical to water, this illicit alcoholic beverage is infamous for its potency — and for the peril associated with drinking it.

Spirytus Rektyfikowany This murderous Polish vodka is not for the faint of heart—even trying to pronounce its name got us dizzy. In fact, we’re wrapping our brains around why it was even created in the first place. Spirytus Rektyfikowany is more potent than the widely-known Everclear and exists (for now) as the world’s strongest alcoholic spirit.