Everclear Grain Alcohol Now Available in 49 States
- Thread starter briarfriar
- Start date
- Status
I thought the high test was 180 proof.....? But I haven't used Everclear in over a year. No need.
190 proof actually.
They make a 151 version, as some states prohibit the sale of anything higher.
They make a 151 version, as some states prohibit the sale of anything higher.
Some make their own 'blends' by adding flavorings and water. I think I will leave the blending to the masters though.
Haven't walked a beat in years but, Everclear was the potable of choice for many of our steady inebriates. No Boone's Farm for them!
I bought a bottle of Everclear for cleaning once, but at $40 CAD it was the most expensive cleaner I've ever bought, and it evaporated from the bottle surprisingly quickly.
99% Isopropyl Alcohol is readily available around here so there's no need to look for anything else for cleaning.
99% Isopropyl Alcohol is readily available around here so there's no need to look for anything else for cleaning.
For pipe cleaning, only Everclear 190 proof or Rum 151 proof.
Either Everclear or high-proof Rum may be used in making delicious homemade Kahlua, better & cheaper than the commercial brand.
I've used Everclear to make homemade Peppermint Schnapps (with homegrown peppermint), Limoncello, & Anisette. I may try to make herbal Digestifs or Bitters as well.
Isopropyl alcohol leaves an aftertaste. If I can't drink it, I won't use it to clean my pipes.
Either Everclear or high-proof Rum may be used in making delicious homemade Kahlua, better & cheaper than the commercial brand.
I've used Everclear to make homemade Peppermint Schnapps (with homegrown peppermint), Limoncello, & Anisette. I may try to make herbal Digestifs or Bitters as well.
Isopropyl alcohol leaves an aftertaste. If I can't drink it, I won't use it to clean my pipes.
Orley, My friends and I drink a lot of it. We make LimonCello and Apple Pie out of it. Delicious and just a few sips can really liven up the night(or end it rather quickly). haha
Isopropyl Alcohol evaporates completely and is not harmful in trace amounts (thus is primarily used for rubbing on your skin).
I wouldn't use it to on a pipe immediately before smoking it again but as a daily cleaning agent it's the best thing you can get in most parts of the world (unless you really like drinking your cleaning supplies).
I wouldn't use it to on a pipe immediately before smoking it again but as a daily cleaning agent it's the best thing you can get in most parts of the world (unless you really like drinking your cleaning supplies).
Everclear is great for topping tobacco. You can soak your natural flavorings in it, slightly heat them under pressure, and then mix with some distilled water to give the tobacco a new taste.
However, at this point, I am skeptical of anything but light flavorings, because unlike tobacco they can be harsh on the throat, and other than having the air be less stinky, really offer nothing much.
I like some aromatics, but have to dilute them with lots of Burley to avoid the negative consequences of the toppings.
However -- this is the whole point of this post! -- if you want to experiment with toppings, get some vanilla beans (Costco and Target have them) and soak them in Everclear for a few weeks. Mix 50-50 with distilled water and apply to a 3:1:1 dark burley, light burley and Virginias mix. Best OTC you never knew existed.
However, at this point, I am skeptical of anything but light flavorings, because unlike tobacco they can be harsh on the throat, and other than having the air be less stinky, really offer nothing much.
I like some aromatics, but have to dilute them with lots of Burley to avoid the negative consequences of the toppings.
However -- this is the whole point of this post! -- if you want to experiment with toppings, get some vanilla beans (Costco and Target have them) and soak them in Everclear for a few weeks. Mix 50-50 with distilled water and apply to a 3:1:1 dark burley, light burley and Virginias mix. Best OTC you never knew existed.
- Status