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The 190 proof stuff is definitely legal in Indiana. I can walk less than a block from my office and buy as much as I want. -ljheidel 14 Nov 2005 2247
Its legal in Oregon as well. Had some last night. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.160.183.134 (talk) 11:17, 8 December 2005 (UTC)
Definitely legal in TN. - FrancisTyers 03:28, 18 December 2005 (UTC)
Yep, I found at my local friendly neighborhood dealer of alcoholic beverage delights. - Harlequinjack 21:47, 3 January 2006 (UTC)
The article says it is illegal in West Virginia, but that's not true unless that is a very recent law. I went to school in Ohio near the WV border until June 2005 and we would drive to Parkersburg to purchase it since it was illegal in Ohio. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Brianmcgee4 (talk • contribs) 22:11, 26 December 2005 (UTC)
They just banned it months ago. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 204.111.129.121 (talk) 03:48, 12 February 2006 (UTC)
It's been banned as of November 2005.--MythicFox 12:03, 3 April 2006 (UTC)
Who said this stuff definitively tastes horrible?
I like it.
— Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.100.29.50 (talk) 04:59, 23 January 2006 (UTC)
Taste is kind of subjective with something such as Everclear. On one hand, if you like that 'clear' taste that Rubbing Alcohol has, then you'll definently love Everclear. On the other hand, if your not into hard booze at all, you're probably going to throw up from just a drop of EC. Honestly if you ask me, I think it tastes better than Jack Daniels. It kind of tastes like Vodka if you ask me, just more bitter. Dragnilar 07:44, 15 April 2006 (UTC)
When you say you like the taste I can only assume you are either diluting it somehow, or you are ghosts or zombies or some other otherworldly creature, because this stuff will burn a hole through whatever body part you put in its way. I'm a guy who can enjoy a tall glass of vodka or whiskey straight up, but I wouldn't dare drink a shot of grain alcohol. Promontoriumispromontorium (talk) 04:37, 9 September 2009 (UTC)
I know it is illegal in Florida as the highest proof you can buy is 153. - Daemonicus 02:57, 29 January 2006 (UTC)
I lived in Florida in 1997-1998 and was able to purchase the 151 proof variety FWIW. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.165.80.2 (talk) 20:50, 16 February 2007 (UTC)
How many people actually call it "Tucker Max Death Mix?" I felt like it couldn't be that many so I removed the reference. Flibbert 18:32, 23 February 2006 (UTC)
Yeah, something tells me a lot of these names are within a single clique of people who give silly names to simple drinks. I mean, seriously, water + alcohol = Dr. Strangelove? --Earin 10:24, 6 March 2006 (UTC)
OK OK I'll admit, I added the Dr. Strangelove bit. I know no one else drinks this but thought I might inspire someone else... But yeah, this party names list is sort of ridiculous and way too long. I'm prejudiced, but I think Dr. Strangelove warrants a note because this is a forty year old pop-culture example of someone drinking grain alcohol. However, I don't think a silly name like "evertea" really warrants a mention. What do you think? --MrGears 15:35, 22 March 2006 (UTC)
Is it really necessary that we tell people not to use this to set things on fire? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.160.0.244 (talk) 03:16, 5 May 2006 (UTC)
Admit it, Wiki could use a little humor every once and again. --DodgerOfZion 04:11, 6 May 2006 (UTC)
I'm restating the three recommendations for the dozenth time (roughly). Unless anyone can point to a valid reason why they shouldn't be there–or aren't wise–please stop taking them down. Wangoed 00:20, 17 May 2006 (UTC)
Problem solved. Wangoed 14:18, 18 May 2006 (UTC)
The entry says it's both legal and illegal in Ohio. --Thatnewguy 12:08, 19 June 2006 (UTC)
Another legality loophole is that while it may be illegal to sell this in a state, it is legal to be sold on military bases in that state. That's the case in Ohio. MichaelBlankley (talk) 03:31, 16 December 2007 (UTC)
I've bought it at two different stores, the one requires me to sign something explaining why I was purchased as mentioned above, the other did not; the clerk simply got the bottle from behind the counter. It certainly isn't illegal in Ohio but most stores do not carry it so it is a pain to call around to find it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.185.166.114 (talk) 03:18, 9 July 2014 (UTC)
The state has a website that shows where you can buy things. https://www.ohlq.com/product/2952 has all the places that sell 190 proof Everclear. It's definitely legal here but expensive at $17.99 for 750 mL. Makes for an expensive sanitizer. 67.140.182.26 (talk) 07:01, 10 April 2020 (UTC)
The current picture is a "fair use" one, and in this case it will likely be deleted in the future. Would somebody with access to a bottle snap a picture and upload to the Commons? Many thanks, GChriss 17:17, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
The fruit in this drink absorbs lots of the alcohol -- talking about Hawaiian Punch mixer.
Um, where does the alcohol "go"? I think this should be reworded to say it "masks the taste of alcohol", not absorbs it. Liu Bei 17:40, 31 July 2006 (UTC)
No. Just use cranberry. Can not taste it a bit!!!! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.197.21.90 (talk) 01:04, 6 December 2014 (UTC)
Is Everclear an azeotrope? —Keenan Pepper 22:10, 25 August 2006 (UTC)
A quick google search says that it is (this is the first result), but not from any super reliable sources. I'm not quite sure why the ethanol page then lists the ethanol azeotrope as 95.6 percent ethanol while everclear is rated 190 proof as opposed to 191 proof. It could have something to do with differing conventions as to at what temperature you measure the ABV or something like that. -- Robert McGibbon 06:58, 8 January 2007 (UTC)
That sounds reasonable. Or, it could just be how manufacturers or academics choose to do their rounding. The .edu sites I looked at quoted a range of values for the azeotropic concentration (all between 95% and 96% ABV). The CRC Handbook for Chemistry and Physics gives the vapor-phase molar fraction y_1,Az = 0.1030 (component 1 is water). I believe this correspond to 95.53% Alcohol by Weight, but feel free to check me. I have no idea how to convert to ABV, but intuit something very close to but slightly larger than the ABW weight. Because this is such a high concentration, I'm skeptical that the conversion factor in the ABV article would apply.
--66.67.98.207 18:45, 18 February 2007 (UTC) ABK
It is possible that 191 proof spirits (95.5% ABV) are very close to azeotropes, but likely not 190 (95% ABV). The US government requires the actual product within a bottle of spirits to be within 0.15% of the ABV on the label. Also, if I understand correctly, each successive distillation of spirits produces a diminishing return in ABV, making the commercial production of a true ethanol-water azeotrope for the beverage market cost-prohibitive. When would this really matter? Very, very rarely. Reversebackwards (talk) 19:45, 30 July 2010 (UTC)
I'm not sure about this (I don't live in Virginia), but the Neutral grain spirit article which cites its source says that Everclear is not illegal in Virginia, despite the fact that it can't be bought. Anyone know anything about this? Bob 06:46, 8 January 2007 (UTC)
i live in virginia and it is not sold in VA. to get it we go to NC and bring it back. its legal to have it in VA just not sold in the ABC stores — Preceding unsigned comment added by 65.97.18.127 (talk) 01:43, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
I live in Virginia, and can no longer find it in ABC stores, however there are Online stores that will ship it to VA and not to other states such as CA, leading me to believe that it is not illegal. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.165.80.2 (talk) 20:45, 16 February 2007 (UTC)
You can buy it at navy bases in VA —Preceding unsigned comment added by 164.106.213.11 (talk) 15:29, 25 September 2007 (UTC)
I worked for Virginia ABC, it is not illegal to purchase Everclear, but it does require a special permit. The permit is issued to businesses, mostly wineries where it is a food grade solvent, or to pharmacies where it is used to prepare medicines or again as a food grade solvent. Usually its a special order item meaning it can take from 7-14 days to order from the warehouse in Richmond, but some stores to have it on hand in the back. Personally I never saw it sold in the store I managed, I only saw it in 1.75l bottles, and the permits were all issued long ago, in the early to mid 1990's, but most pharmacies from around that time in town had a permit on file. Aaron 21:53, 3 April 2008 (UTC)
Practically the only sentence in this article that is actually about Everclear is "Everclear is manufactured by Luxco (formerly the David Sherman Corporation)". The rest pertains to 190-proof grain alcohol in general, and has nothing in particular to do with Everclear the brand. I realize that in some parts of the US, Everclear may be the only brand encountered and may even be a Genericized trademark to some people, but I can assure you this is not universal (where I learned to drink hard liquor we always called it Pure Grain Alchohol, for instance). I suggest most of the content of this article be moved to Neutral grain spirits. --66.56.56.251 00:03, 28 January 2007 (UTC)
I happen to disagree as I do think there is an unsettled relationship between the legality of generic brands of 190-proof Neutral grain spirits and the legality of 190-proof Everclear branded liquor. The counterexample which causes me to disagree is the sale of such liquor in Hawaii, where one can find the 151-proof variety of Everclear readily available, where the 190-proof version cannot be found. However, in Hawaii one can find various other brands of 190-proof liquor - a noteworthy brand that comes to mind is Clear Spring - so I think that while potentially valid, this argument is untenable at present. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.187.62.218 (talk) 06:59, 30 January 2011 (UTC)
Second paragraph: It is illegal to purchase the 190 proof version in all U.S. states except for Nevada and Kentucky.
Last paragraph: Everclear can be found in 190 proof in all states and is sold in a 194 proof or 97% in Rhode Island and Texas.
Erf?
aeonite 03:59, 9 February 2007 (UTC)
NOTE: At 16:03, 13 April 2008 (UTC), the above remark was vandalized by IP editor 96.20.73.173 to say "250 proof or 92%" instead of "194 proof or 97%". The vandalism remained in the article until October 2017. At least two of the remarks recorded below are responses to the vandalized version. —BarrelProof (talk) 00:37, 9 November 2017 (UTC)
Everclear can't be found in 190 proof in all states. Living in Florida, I'd know this. I'm removing it now. Erik E. 22:04, 11 February 2007 (UTC)
It is definitely illegal to sell Everclear in the state of Michigan. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.166.14.89 (talk) 09:40, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
There is no such thing as 250 proof of ANY alcohol... 200 would be 100% — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.81.147.56 (talk) 08:32, 21 February 2014 (UTC)
As of 11/22/2014 190 proof grain alcohol is NOT illegal or banned as so many posts claim, anywhere in the US. It is regulated in most though, requiring a special permit you pay 5-10 bucks for and have to state purpose using it for. Making liquors, extracts, and herbal tinctures all qualify. 191 proof would be the highest possible distillation without chemical treatment, the 200% scientific grade is achieved by using chemicals to remove that last bit of water. Many states allow you to import small amount without license, and mail ordering requires the same permit required to buy it locally (ask for it at your liquor stores as in controlled areas it is kept in the back not on shelf). Contact your states liquor control board for specifics on the permit you need to purchase and what amount it limits you to. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.151.105.94 (talk) 17:43, 22 November 2014 (UTC)
What is the legal stat in Canda? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.71.40.44 (talk) 16:47, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
Its legal in Alberta — Preceding unsigned comment added by Michaelmorgan (talk • contribs) 15:18, 29 June 2007 (UTC)
uhm im not sure where or how long ago u tried to by it in ontario but bacardi 151 proof rumm is tottally legal down here ,, i wouldd know i love that stuff —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.53.112.226 (talk) 16:03, 12 July 2009 (UTC)
It's illegal in New York, but legal in New Jersey. My friend from Jersey goes home and smuggles some back every so often. Oh, college. - Jigwashere 17:31, 4 March 2007 (UTC)
I can't find anywhere to cite its illegality in New York. I found New Yorks Laws on Alcohol and didn't read it all but I saw nothing on it where it would make sense to be. Heres the website if some one else has more luck. http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/menugetf.cgi?COMMONQUERY=LAWS —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sean0987 (talk • contribs) 17:39, 6 April 2008 (UTC)
Well, they carry it in Suffolk county, Long Island, so it certainly isn't illegal in all of New York. When talking to liquor stores in Nassau county about it, they said that they can carry it but choose not to because it requires a special, more expensive insurance to be able to stock it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 147.4.174.48 (talk) 03:02, 8 May 2014 (UTC)
Just bought a bottle of 190 proof in NY, so apparently it's legal. Mkcmkc (talk) 23:08, 13 May 2015 (UTC)
Just purchased a bottle 190 proof 05-19-15 in Massapequa, NY Its legal to purchase in Long Island — Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.108.140.202 (talk) 01:53, 20 May 2015 (UTC)
Fix this bullshit. http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/spirit-state-approves-192-proof-spirytus-allowing-new-yorkers-buzz-article-1.183215 It is obviously legal in New York to sell. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.155.55.68 (talk) 20:36, 26 October 2014 (UTC)
Did you actually read the NYDN article you linked? Last paragraph: "The approvals came several years after the state turned down the grain alcohol Everclear. The SLA spiked it because makers acknowledged it couldn't be consumed without a mixer, Crowley said." — Preceding unsigned comment added by 199.209.144.72 (talk) 17:51, 29 October 2014 (UTC)
I'll confirm what others have said; in upstate New York, the 190 proof is as easy to buy as any bottle of liquor. A lot of Q&A websites still have posts claiming Everclear is illegal in New York. This doesn't appear to be the case but I haven't found any solid sources confirming its legal status here. —Reelcheeper (talk) 03:44, 10 October 2016 (UTC)
I live in Buffalo, NY area and can confirm that I have seen 190 proof available at Global Liquors. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 216.81.81.85 (talk) 19:30, 31 August 2017 (UTC)
As far as I know, and trust me I have tried at least five liquor stores in one night, that Everclear is not sold in California and has not been since since 1994.
If anyone knows different, please let us Cali kids know.
--Sincerely, Desperately Seeking Everclear — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.243.216.79 (talk) 05:10, 25 March 2007 (UTC)
Bevmo carries 151 proof everclear. Talk pages aren't forums. -- Ari 05:41, 25 March 2007 (UTC)
Just left Bevmo: both San Leandro and San Ramon stores tell me that they no longer will see it per ABC (10/3/17). — Preceding unsigned comment added by 50.203.83.51 (talk) 17:26, 3 October 2017 (UTC)
Bunch of nicknames for this drink on an encyclopedia page? You people are just stupid. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 12.6.40.2 (talk) 04:18, 8 April 2007 (UTC)
As of today, September 12, 2007, I know for a fact that you can get it in Paso Robles, CA for about $23 a bottle. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 65.102.21.19 (talk) 14:55, 12 September 2007 (UTC)
Stupid is thinking that true Everclear is sold in the state of California. Those authoritarian nutjobs would never allow such a thing. They purposely make a weak version of Everclear for states like California. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.155.55.68 (talk) 20:41, 26 October 2014 (UTC)
You can purchase 151 proof everclear in California, however the stronger 190 proof is illegal to purchase in California. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.8.70.137 (talk) 05:14, 3 November 2014 (UTC)
I use everclear to make Limoncello. Earlier this year I learned BevMo stopped selling the 151 (190 was not available previously) I looked up the ABC memo, and sure enough - although ridiculous - the memo would seem to prohibit even the 151. On a recent visit to my local liquor store, they had on sale 120 proof ever clear. This seems to be a new thing. Sadly I'll need to adjust my recipes to account for the water content. Oct 2018 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 50.232.40.82 (talk) 19:05, 11 October 2018 (UTC)
I read somewhere (I don't remember where) that Everclear was created as a legal version of Moonshine. Is this true? If so and someone can find a source I think it should be noted here. Scaper8 05:18, 18 April 2007 (UTC)
I am not sure about this, so I may be wrong... but I believe a Moonshine is defined as being a distilled alcoholic drink produced from corn, so Everclear's grain origins would exclude it from this categorization. Again, I may be wrong. 66.56.237.64 18:41, 20 July 2007 (UTC)
Corn is a grain, and is even featured on the Everclear Emblem on the label featured in this very wikipedia article. (that's Corn in US parlance, ie maize) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kool kitty89 (talk • contribs) 10:10, 17 July 2018 (UTC)
Available at Travis Air force Base. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.29.61.78 (talk) 01:49, 15 February 2013 (UTC)
I don't know if anyone else has ever tasted the stuff, but you DEFINATELY know you are drinking some strong alcohol. The statement to the effect that lack of taste promotoes overconsumption in the first paragraph of the article does not cite a source so I am going to edit it to reflect this. 75.69.128.249 01:03, 11 September 2007 (UTC)
In North Dakota it is legal to buy the 191 proof version, but accross the Red River in Minnesota it is illegal for liquor stores to sell it.
However, it is not illegal to purchase it in North Dakota and transport it across state lines as long as you do not resell it and will use it for personal consumption only. Had a little talk with the Moorhead police one night--Brian(view my history)/(How am I doing?) 08:49, 1 October 2007 (UTC)
There is no reference to Everclear being used to extract THC from marijuana. Why is that? --Grammar Watchdog (talk) 00:42, 20 December 2007 (UTC)
Using Everclear to extract cannabis is called Full Extract Cannabis Oil or FECO. Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) uses a similar process to extract the cannabinoids but traditionally uses 99% Isopropyl Alcohol or Naptha. Because isopropyl and naptha are toxic, many people use a very strong grain alcohol such as Everclear. The higher the alcohol content used for extraction, the more potent the resulting concentrate because water takes more effort to distill off. http://phoenixtears.ca/producing-the-oil/ https://www.liwts.org/medical-marijuana/guide-feco-full-extract-cannabis-oil/ — Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.14.173.151 (talk) 21:31, 28 December 2017 (UTC)
I've bought 190 proof Everclear in Utah many times. It's available at every liquor store in 1/2 pints and pints but I've never seen a 5th in Utah. I can provide photo of bottle and Utah state tax license for proof. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.23.17.176 (talk) 10:06, 3 July 2008 (UTC)
It's also legal in Illinois. I live about twenty miles south of Chicago and have bought it at 190 proof a couple times recently. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.194.223.28 (talk) 03:24, 30 October 2008 (UTC)
On December 2nd someone edited in that it's illegal in New Jersey. I personally today on the 5th just purchased a bottle at Bottle King. What's the deal here? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.76.173.214 (talk) 06:35, 6 December 2008 (UTC)
Someone did the same with Michigan. It is legal in Michigan. It's available in every liquor store I've been in. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.188.167.139 (talk) 12:21, 16 April 2009 (UTC)
Jon Stewart mentioned drinking everclear mixed with hydrochloric acid on last nights show (June 2nd, 2009). Should this be added to the popular culture section? 67.188.124.167 (talk) 22:32, 3 June 2009 (UTC)
I looked on the Washington State Liquor Control Board website. And I looked up everclear the 190 proof version is in stock at stores meaning its sold in washington state. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Carsfan2049 (talk • contribs) 02:25, 9 September 2009 (UTC)
Then you went to the wrong liquor store, you can get it here. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.183.213.40 (talk) 04:56, 3 November 2010 (UTC)
From what's listed here 190 proof is available for purchase with a special permit. I am unable to find anything more recent than that. ☎ Chickie 11:37, 3 November 2010 (UTC)
As of 11/7/2004 you still need the class 2 special permit to purchase 190 proof alcohol, and the places selling normal liquor can also sell it to you. The problem is finding any that actually stock it. Everclear is a brand name that has been used generically, there are many other providers of 190 proof grain alcohol. Not sure what the policy is now on where it is kept but when we only had the liquor stores it was kept in the back and you had to ask for it and show your permit. They no longer have to record your purchase on the permit. I currently have emails in to Albertsons, QFC, and Safeway asking if stores will carry this to sell to permit holders. If they don't you can still order it from out of state vendors as long as you have the permit, the only issue being the cost of shipping hazardous materials. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.151.105.94 (talk) 01:00, 8 November 2014 (UTC)
As of 2015 it is legal to buy without a permit in washington. This is because liquor was privatized. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2601:602:300:9c5f:e0fe:e7ab:3131:3f8b (talk) 19:37, 13 December 2015 (UTC)
In Pennsylvania, Everclear (the 190-proof version) was recently switched from "Special Liquor Order" (meaning you need a permit to purchase it and agree to not consume it in the case of Everclear) to "Regular" (meaning you can freely walk into the state liquor stores and purchase it) in the Liquor Control Board's database.
[1] —Preceding unsigned comment added by 174.100.217.57 (talk) 11:44, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
Pennsylvania has for years had available high proof spirits; prior to a switch to Everclear and whatever other brand of same proof PA LCB now stocks, the LCB carried "Spirytus Rektyfikowany", an allegedly 192 proof spirit. One was able to purchase it on special order and by signing a form that it will not be used for potable uses. The fact of the matter, however, is that I don't think PA law prohibits possession of high proof liquors or non-commercial sales; instead, the Liquor Code only regulates the commercial and state-oriented distribution of such spirits. Therefore, this wikipedia article needs fixed. Any assertions of illegality should be met with statutory citations lest they be imaginary. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.235.91.131 (talk) 15:36, 28 February 2010 (UTC)
While Everclear is listed in Pennsylvania as regular, one still needs a special license to purchase the product. And Special Liquor Order does not mean you need a permit to purchase it and agree to not consume it. Special Liquor Order simply means that the stores do not sell certain items due to lack of available space in stores, because a product has very small distribution or because a product may be new or doesn't perform well in sales. Any one can purchase items that are listed "SLO" (Special Liquor Order). However some distributors may require that the purchaser buys a minimum quantity of said product. Being a bar manager for many years, I have extensive liquor ordering experience. One only has to call up any liquor store in PA that carries Everclear and ask what one needs to purchase said liquor. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dragoneyes1972 (talk • contribs) 20:39, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
The following is from the PA LCB FAQ page reqarding Grain/ethyl 190 proof, as of 01/03/2013 [1]
CAN I GET GRAIN ALCOHOL? IT’S NOT ON THE SHELF AT THE BOARD’S WINE AND SPIRITS STORES ANY MORE.
As of April 19, 1999, the Board opted not to sell grain/ethyl (190 proof) alcohol through its Wine & Spirits Shops to the general public. This was done in an effort to prevent alcohol abuse, particularly among college students and other young people. The Board will sell grain alcohol to non-licensees that intend to use the alcohol for a non-consumable use. However, individuals who wish to acquire grain alcohol must fill out “Application for Ethyl (Grain) Alcohol Purchase” (form PLCB-2196) and swear or affirm under penalty of law that the alcohol purchased will not be consumed. The applications will then be processed by the Bureau of Licensing who will make a decision regarding your application and provide you with any additional information you may need. The necessary form is available by calling the Board’s Licensing Information Center at (717) 783-8250. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 63.116.31.234 (talk) 19:20, 3 January 2014 (UTC)
So I live in Seattle but I used to live in Spokane which is a short drive to Idaho and I checked in both states and they say 190 proof is illegal. I can definitely get it in Oregon. As there is no ref cited as far as the states listed, I'm going to add WA and ID unless there is some pressing reason to not do so. Shiggity (talk) 09:47, 27 November 2009 (UTC)
190 proof Everclear is legal in Idaho according to the Idaho State Liquor Division Quarterly Price Book for 5/01/10 through 7/31/10. This can be seen at http://www.liquor.idaho.gov/PriceBooks/catpricebook.pdf It is the first entry on the list. 13 June 2010 written by a concerned Vandals fan —Preceding unsigned comment added by 129.101.136.104 (talk) 01:22, 14 June 2010 (UTC)
Everclear is NOT sold in Idaho at all. I stopped in today at a state liquor store and they didn't have any. They told me it's not sold in the state and the closest place is Montana. 67.136.10.66 (talk) 05:35, 21 January 2011 (UTC)
I'm a health professional who makes tinctures and I can get it in Idaho, but I have to get a special permit and the main state warehouse will send it to a local store for me. A few years before I moved out of Seattle, it was showing up at BevMo (Northgate, at least) and the Wine Store in the U-District (right off the freeway at the 45th St Exit). — Preceding unsigned comment added by 174.27.92.94 (talk) 23:36, 6 May 2015 (UTC)
I'm not familiar with Everclear; it's not sold in the UK. This articles seems to miss out the first thing I want to know, which is whether (a) the stuff can be drunk neat and (b) the stuff is supposed to be drunk neat. There is mention of it being used as a mixer, but nothing about it as a drink unto itself. Surely a 95% alcohol drink would be lethal? -Ashley Pomeroy (talk) 21:52, 19 January 2010 (UTC)
You can drink it undiluted, but it's risky - it can stop your breathing, as I very nearly found out the hard way the only time I tried it out of curiosity. I bought a 750ml bottle of 190 percent proof in Rhode Island (I live in Mass, where it can't be sold) for non-beverage use last year and still have about half left. It really is dangerous in incautious/impulsive/immature hands. 71.162.88.183 (talk) 09:51, 21 October 2012 (UTC)
You can drink it neat, but it is literally fire water. It is not unsafe in very small doses. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.157.20.151 (talk) 15:40, 7 February 2010 (UTC)
I've generally found that liquors of any sort choke me, and it is only by occasion and rare temperament that they do not; however, Everclear has treated me differently, yet there is a different kind of choking caused by it because it is especially inflammatory to the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat. I imagine you can find some medical journals on the effects of ethanol to such membranes, and perhaps it is best avoided. To decrease the time of such a strong spirit on the membranes I generally follow shots of Everclear with 8oz or more of water. It is hardly lethal, either by direct contact of the strong spirit or in absorption into bloodstream. 2.375 shots of a a 40% liquor one after another is equivalent in the stomach. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.235.91.131 (talk) 15:43, 28 February 2010 (UTC)
I picked up a 200ml bottle for a science experiment that only used a little bit. I can't imagine drinking it neat. I smell it and it smells like rubbing alcohol. I mixed it 50/50 with some soda and it tasted like straight vodka with a little flavor. I guess it was expedient. One glass mixed with soda and ice and you're toasted. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.158.24.242 (talk) 04:39, 18 April 2017 (UTC)
Not sure why Michigan was listed since you can purchase it here. Just bought some myself yesterday. I've removed Michigan by the way. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.231.180.54 (talk) 01:46, 26 April 2010 (UTC)
Everclear is highly recommended to be drank with a non alcoholic beverage, it should never be consumed by itself. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.192.229.86 (talk) 17:21, 13 June 2012 (UTC)
From what I've learned so far, 153 is the highest proof available for pure grain alcohol in Michigan. There is a brand called 'Diesel' which is 153 and it is available here. I have purchased several half gallons for my tinctures. ~/Lee Wilkerson 03:03, 28 June 2017
- Update: Actually,there is a BP gas station on Hall Rd in Utica, MI. that sells liquor and they have Everclear in half-pints. The real deal, 190 proof grain alcohol I was surprised when I first saw them there. They had a few of them sitting on the counter right up front by the cash register and more on the shelves with the rest of the half-pints directly behind the register. I couldn't believe it, because I had always thought/been told that it was illegal in this State. It is located at 8100 Hall Rd, Utica, MI 48317. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2601:406:C202:7591:82A:7DEE:F0F0:4077 (talk) 05:01, 29 December 2017 (UTC)
Isn't it ridiculous to ask for a citation for a recipe or a statement like 'alcohol extracts flavors'? Wikipedia IS the reference! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.21.37.224 (talk) 02:04, 13 May 2010 (UTC)
It's at least 75.5% alcohol. There's your proof (no pun intended). —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.15.218.40 (talk) 15:00, 28 June 2010 (UTC)
User:Emerson7 has recently made damaging edits to this article, which he has since persisted in reverting to. He has asked me to state my concerns here, which I now do. In these edits, he:
Wahrmund (talk) 17:41, 27 November 2010 (UTC)
If you will take a look at other articles dealing dealing with liquor and alcohol, you will see that virtually all of them use "%" instead of "percent." And your proscription of single-sentence paragraphs betrays a singularly naive approach to editing. I have referred the matter to WP:EA. Wahrmund (talk) 19:32, 1 December 2010 (UTC)
It is legal here, it has been for years, this article is horse manure and should be pulled until someone with a vague link to reality can be called upon to fix it. As it stands, this article contains the sort of incorrect nonsense which gives wikipedia a bad name. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.255.82.76 (talk) 10:16, 9 July 2011 (UTC)
First, hear me when I say I'm in NO WAY for more government controls...
In the U.S. there are many stories about freshmen and older college kids drinking Everclear and dying of alcohol poisoning. Young people want to get drunk fast and are infamously reckless and naive about how to consume booze.
Everclear itself warns that –especially the 190 proof stuff– should never be consumed straight (neat). We all know young college kids, newly away from home, dare each other by chug-a-lugging and counting Jello shots at bashes. If a dude or girl has no idea the stuff is nearly twice as strong as other hard liquor, s/he's going to be lights-out before realizing a lethal blood alcohol level. These stories are all too common during long Midwest winters among students in the Dakotas, for example. (I lived up there.)
I don't think at all that Everclear should be bad-mouthed and I'm certainly not for more gov. controls on anything.. But if someone navigates to this article curious to learn facts about Everclear, I can't think of any others about it that might save a life or several at one time.
Another thing. I believe this Article needs two (2) bottle photographs. The labels for two different proofs look deceptively alike, perhaps on purpose?? It's very easy grab the wrong bottle, which could either be a big disappointment if you've driven out of state to buy it or else a lethal shock.. Either way, a person looking here should know the two labels must be studied closely to tell them apart.
I'm a perfumer and use Everclear 190 for my cottage industry fragrances. It's great, clean, "soft" pure ethanol containing no denaturants...
Mykstor (talk) 23:00, 28 May 2012 (UTC)
It is legal in CT. I know that because that is where I buy my everclear. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.248.98.231 (talk) 13:48, 7 June 2012 (UTC)
190 and 151 are both readily available here — Preceding unsigned comment added by 208.118.205.78 (talk) 01:54, 13 November 2012 (UTC)
Is it really necessary to have its legal, not legal list for each state? I removed statements of opinions and low value cite spam links while I was editing. Cantaloupe2 (talk) 12:07, 15 July 2013 (UTC)
Sounds good. Think that rectified spirit should be in the see also area?Wzrd1 (talk) 18:31, 16 July 2013 (UTC)
So...a 6,700-word talk page for a 200-word article, most of which is about general chemistry and bad music, do I have that right? Fetald (talk) 09:22, 12 August 2015 (UTC)
Just about everything in this article applies to rectified spirits in general, not this brand in particular. Why does this brand deserve its own page? --Macrakis (talk) 04:45, 29 December 2017 (UTC)
The request to rename this article to Everclear has been carried out.
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– Primary topic based on page views. The band receives less than half as many views as the alcohol brand, after which it was named. Schierbecker (talk) 07:09, 12 May 2021 (UTC)