Category: High proof

While most common liquors hover around 40% ABV, there are commercially available spirits that push the legal limit for pure ethanol content. Spirytus Rektyfikowany, a Polish rectified spirit, is often cited as the drink that has the most pure alcohol in it, with an astonishingly high alcohol by volume (ABV) of 96%. These extremely potent beverages are not intended for drinking neat due to their high concentration and health risks.

Mexican law mandates that all tequila must fall within a strict alcohol by volume (ABV) range, making a true 100% pure alcohol spirit impossible. However, a range of high-proof options, including 100 proof tequila, are available for those seeking a more intense agave experience.