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    Everclear

    I want to get some Everclear or similar pure grain spirits. Unfortunately Nanny New York doesn't permit its sale. But, I was told they sell it in New Jersey. If so I'll have to take a run over there one of these days.
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    Quote Originally Posted by n2ize View Post
    I want to get some Everclear or similar pure grain spirits. Unfortunately Nanny New York doesn't permit its sale. But, I was told they sell it in New Jersey. If so I'll have to take a run over there one of these days.
    Are you sure it's not available? If I recall, I can buy it from Premier Liquor here in WNY...
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    Quote Originally Posted by KC2UGV View Post
    Are you sure it's not available? If I recall, I can buy it from Premier Liquor here in WNY...
    I've never seen it for sale anywhere around here. But I'll have to look into it. Otherwise I can get it in Jersey (hopefully) or Maryland.

    In college organic chem lab we used to have drums of it. Pure reagent and pharmaceutical grade absolute Ethanol suitable for internal use, pharmaceutical preparation.
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    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everclear_(alcohol)

    According to info here , the 190 proof stuff is not available in NY , it's unclear if the 151 is or not . Some folks use it to make their own custom liquors . I have recipe I'll share with you in PM that you may enjoy , a very special liquor created by a friend of mine , an avid gardener . ;)
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    Quote Originally Posted by KC2UGV View Post
    Are you sure it's not available? If I recall, I can buy it from Premier Liquor here in WNY...
    Nope. If John sez so, it's so. Nanny State NY has spoken and that's final. I wouldn't dare disagree.

    In fact this post has convinced me. I'm going to get my lotto tix in NJ because, well NYS just can't be trusted.;)
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    Quote Originally Posted by N2NH View Post
    Nope. If John sez so, it's so. Nanny State NY has spoken and that's final. I wouldn't dare disagree.

    In fact this post has convinced me. I'm going to get my lotto tix in NJ because, well NYS just can't be trusted.;)
    I generally do research before I speak. Why ? because that is how I was trained. Go look up the laws. Pure 190 proof (95%) azeotropic grain alcohol (which is what everclear is) cannot be sold as a liquor in New York State. If anyone is selling it in NYS they are violating the laws.

    There is a 75% (150 proof) version of everclear (or similar) that I believe CAN be sold in New York. But 190 proof booze cannot be legally sold in NYS.

    Don't take my word for it. Go look it up yourself.
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    Anyone ever have the cojones to attempt a shot of Everclear? I haven't...heard it can be fatal.
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    Quote Originally Posted by W1GUH View Post
    Anyone ever have the cojones to attempt a shot of Everclear? I haven't...heard it can be fatal.
    It's not a matter of "having the cajones" its more a matter of common sense. Absolute alcohol is a bit too strong to apply to the tissues of the mouth, throat, and digestive tract. It can be extremely irritating. It is also very strong, remember it is close to 2.5 times the strength of the "hard liquor" that most people are used to. Thus a single shot of everclear is like having 2.5 shots of regular 80 proof liquor, something to keep in mind if you are drinking Everclear straight or using it to make mixed drinks. I would advise mixing it with water or something. Drinking straight azeotropic 95% grain alcohol straight is not advisable.
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