Alcoholic drinks are those that contain a little to a significant amount of ethanol as an important component. The concept of A stronger alcoholic drink contains a high amount of ethanol (> 40% V/V). This ethanol acts as a drug and gives humans a soothing or relaxing effect after a single or two shots in pubs or at home. The higher the ethyl alcohol amount in the drink, the better the soothing effect it has. In major cities in India, people prefer stronger alcoholic drinks.
A recent survey let us know that 60% of pub and bar visitors in Delhi are more addicted to these drinks. After the COVID pandemic, people moved towards stronger alcoholic drinks, and 10 times more demand has been seen in the Indian market. In other words, stronger alcoholic drinks own the billion-dollar industry in India. Here we will discuss the top 10 strongest alcoholic drinks, from strongest to least strong. These are as follows:
List of the 10 Best Alcoholic Drinks
Absinthe
Absinthe alcohol is shockingly the strongest alcoholic drink all over India in present times. It contains 68% alcohol by volume at 136 proof. It is also named “the rocket fuel” and is made up of fermented grand wormwood by using a method named the “special selection method” in Switzerland, started in the 18th century by a local doctor for medicinal purposes.
Absinthe contains premium ethyl alcohol. The price of Absinth is 6,000 INR for a 700-ml bottle in India, which is why people can easily afford this product and use it legally. But this high alcohol percentage is considered quite dangerous for human consumption.
Bacardi 151
Bacardi 151 is termed the second-strongest alcoholic drink in the Indian market and major city pubs. It contains 75.5% alcohol by volume at 151 proof. It was made in Cuba for the first time in 1862. A company named “Bacardi Limited” introduced this high-strength alcoholic product on the market in 1862. It is a type of high-quality special rum.
It is made from fermented molasses with the help of special yeast. It doesn’t contain any color, flavor, or odor. If we look at its nutritional value, then we come to know that this drink contains zero grams of fat and 200 calories. Indian clubs and pubs offer this drink on special nights.
Golden grain Alcohol
Golden grain neutral spirit is termed one of the strongest neutral alcoholic drinks all over the world. It contains 95% alcohol by volume at 190 proof. It was made in the United States for the first time as a medicine. Its average price is 1000 INR per 750 ml in India. It was produced by a company named Luxo, which is famous for producing high-quality alcoholic products.
It is available in unique colours, flavours, and packaging. Golden grain alcohol is made from purified and high-quality grains, hence the name golden grain alcohol. It is used in a number of bakery products and other food items due to its high ethyl alcohol content (95% V/V).
Everclear
Everclear rectified spirit is also termed the strongest alcoholic drink as it contains 60, 75.5, and 95% alcohol by volume. It was first distilled in the United States in 1922. It is made with the distillation of high-quality grains at the popular American distillery Luxco. It is available in two different varieties: Everclear 190 and Everclear 151.
The average everclear price in India is 1600 INR for 750 ml. It is available in different flavours and colours. These products are mostly used by mixing them with cocktails and different mixers as per choice.
Balkan 176 Vodka
Balkan 176 Vodka, or we can say Master of Malt, is the strongest alcoholic vodka, containing 88% V/V alcohol by volume and 176 Proof. It was made in Serbia in the late 20th century. It is crafted by the experts from ethanol and five different kinds of seeds that are found in the mountains of Cold Serbia. The seeds are rice, wheat, barley, corn, and rye.
As vodka is famous for its purity, in this case, seeds that are purified and of standard type are used so that people get the best quality of vodka. Balkan 176 vodka’s price for a 750-ml bottle in India is 3600 INR. As it is made in the Balkan region of Europe, it is named as Balkan.
Sunset is very strong rum
The Colum still-distilled white rum brand with the highest alcohol percentage rum brand in India is this supreme rum, which has an alcohol content of 84.5%. Sunset is very strong. Rum is the strongest alcoholic brand in Indian pubs and bars. This Caribbean-style rum is crafted in Saint Vincent, in the Caribbean region. Fermented molasses is used in its preparation.
Rum is mostly found in a whitish or creamy white colour, but sometimes we find black rum. This black rum is not due to its high ethanol level but to the addition of extra molasses or some sort of caramel coloring. Its price is 2000 INR for 750 ml in India.
Stroh 160 Rum
This spirit of Great Austria, Stroh 160 Rum, is included in this list of the strongest alcoholic drinks with an alcohol content of 80% V/V. It was made in Austria. It tastes spicy, which makes it unique among other rum brands in India. Due to its spicy touch, it is used in various food items to give them a delicious and versatile taste. There is high demand for this rum in the market due to its strong flavour and aroma In India.
It was founded in 1839, and the industry that produced this product is known as “Distilled beverages”. This splendid drink is named after the name of its founder, Bostjan Stroh. Stroh 160 Rum is widely used in the USA.
Rampur Select Indian Single Malt Whisky
Rampur’s selected Indian single malt whisky is one of the strongest single malt whiskies in the market. It contains 43% alcohol by volume by Colm distillation. The first time, it was crafted by Indian experts in the Rampur region of India by the Rampur distillery. It is the most popular drink in India. It is also a kind of single malt whisky and a discontinued brand.
As it contains a high content of ethanol, it is recommended to use it with other mild drinks to make its use safe. The raw material used for its preparation is quality grains. Rampur Single Malt is a little bit costly in India; its price is 7200 INR for a 750-ml bottle.
Peter Scot Malt Whisky
Absinthe King of Spirits Gold is among the strongest absinthes, containing 42.8% alcohol by volume. It was made by the Khoday India Limited Distillery. It is known as the oldest malt whisky, as its recipe is approximately more than two hundred years old. It is made up of malted grains by a specific method, so it is the purest and most natural alcohol. It has no added preservatives. It is free from harmful chemicals and other toxic products.
