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Everclear is an extremely strong grain alcohol. It is a brand name that has become synonymous with strong liquor, and there are some states that believe it is simply too strong. That is why there are some locations where it is not legal within the borders of the state. It is important to note that there are multiple types of Everclear, and not all of them are exceedingly strong. When people are talking about strong Everclear, they are usually talking about Everclear 190. This is Everclear which is 190-proof alcohol. This means that it is 95 percent alcohol by volume. In essence, it is an almost completely pure grain alcohol, which makes it one of the strongest alcohols on the face of the Earth.
There are several states that have legalized Everclear 190. It is legal in 33 states. That being said, there are still restrictions regarding who can purchase this type of alcohol. The legal drinking age in the United States is 21, so no one who is under the age of 21 is allowed to purchase Everclear 190. Furthermore, just because it is legal in a specific state doesn't mean it is easy to find. Because it is so strong, there are some liquor stores that believe people will not purchase it very often, so they may not carry it as often as they otherwise might.
Everclear 190 is 190 proof. It is legal in 36 states. It is currently illegal in 17 states. The states that have ruled this type of alcohol illegal include California, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington. It is also illegal in the District of Columbia.
Importantly, just because Everclear 190 is illegal in these states doesn't mean that all types of Everclear are illegal. There are different types of Everclear that could be sold in these states, but the regulations vary from state to state. There are some states that require liquor to be purchased in a separate store, and there are other states where liquor can be purchased in the grocery store. It is up to the individual states to set their own rules and regulations.
Everclear 190 is not necessarily safe, but it is not dangerous unless it is used recklessly. First, it is highly dangerous to drink this alcohol without mixing it with something else. It is incredibly strong, it can be very caustic, and it is meant to be mixed with other liquids. For example, there are some people who like to mix a very small amount of this alcohol with fruit juice or soda. That can make it significantly safer. On the other hand, if someone were to consume it straight, they run the risk of hurting themselves very quickly. Of course, because it is basically pure alcohol, it is also flammable, so safety always has to come first.
State | Legal Status |
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Alabama | Legal |
Alaska | Legal |
Arizona | Legal |
Arkansas | Legal |
California | Illegal |
Colorado | Legal |
Connecticut | Legal |
Delaware | Legal |
District of Columbia | Legal |
Florida | Illegal |
Georgia | Legal |
Hawaii | Illegal |
Idaho | Legal |
Illinois | Legal |
Indiana | Legal |
Iowa | Illegal |
Kansas | Legal |
Kentucky | Legal |
Louisiana | Legal |
Maine | Illegal |
Maryland | Illegal |
Massachusetts | Illegal |
Michigan | Illegal |
Minnesota | Illegal |
Mississippi | Legal |
Missouri | Legal |
Montana | Legal |
Nebraska | Legal |
Nevada | Illegal |
New Hampshire | Illegal |
New Jersey | Legal |
New Mexico | Legal |
New York | Illegal |
North Carolina | Illegal |
North Dakota | Legal |
Ohio | Illegal |
Oklahoma | Legal |
Oregon | Legal |
Pennsylvania | Illegal |
Rhode Island | Legal |
South Carolina | Legal |
South Dakota | Legal |
Tennessee | Legal |
Texas | Legal |
Utah | Legal |
Vermont | Legal |
Virginia | Illegal |
Washington | Illegal |
West Virginia | Legal |
Wisconsin | Legal |
Wyoming | Legal |