Bars provide places for people to consume alcoholic beverages. The term "bar" derives from the barrier that separated customers from alcohol in earlier establishments. Some of the strongest alcoholic drinks in the world include absinthe, Bacardi 151 rum, Kenyan changaa, Everclear grain alcohol, and moonshine. These drinks can cause severe impairment or health effects due to their high alcohol content over 40% ABV in some cases. The most potent drink is Polish Spirytus Rektyfikowany vodka at 96% ABV.

1.  Why a bar is called a bar?
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 The term derives from the metal or wooden bar (barrier) that is often
located along the length of the "bar". Over many years, heights of bars
were lowered, and high stools added, and the brass bar remains
today. Bars provide stools or chairs that are placed at tables or
counters for their patrons

2.  What is the purpose of a bar?
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 Bars, by definition, are the places where people go to consume numerous
alcoholic beverages. The primary objective of bars is to provide you with as
many different alcoholic drinks or liquors as possible. They also offer snacks
like chips or nuts to eat, and some may even provide food from a dinner
menu.

3.  Top 10 Strongest Alcohol in the World
 While the dangers of alcohol abuse are well-known, statistics show that
alcohol consumption continues to rise. As reported by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, 10,000 people die every year due to
drunk driving accidents in the U.S.
 As we mentioned, no alcoholic beverage is considered to be safe, but
drinks like beer, hard ciders, and wine tend to be lower in alcohol
content, and intoxication is therefore considered to be easier to avoid. In
contrast, there are plenty of strong alcoholic beverages that contain high
levels of alcohol and can cause severe impairment in small amounts.

4.  Absinthe
 Commonly referred to as the “green fairy,” absinthe was banned in
the U.S. from 1915 to 2007. Absinthe got its nickname from the
hallucinations and other perception-impairing side effects it
produces.
 Trace amounts of the chemical thujone were thought to be
responsible for absinthe hallucinations, during which users reported
seeing a small green fairy, hence the nickname. However, with
further research, the appearance of the green fairy was discovered
to be exaggerated, although the disruption in users’ perception was
very real.
 Absinthe is typically produced as a 90 to 146-proof liquor, while 12
ounces of beer contains about 10 proof or 5 percent of alcohol, and
5 ounces of wine contains 24 proof or 12 percent of alcohol. As you
can see, absinthe contains significantly higher concentrations of
alcohol than the average drink.

5.  Bacardi 151
 Bacardi 151 was a highly alcoholic rum that was discontinued
in 2016. It was named after its alcohol content – a level of 151
proof, or 75.5 percent of alcohol by volume.
 Typical rum usually contains around 35% to 40% of alcohol by
volume, which, although high, is significantly lower than
Bacardi 151’s alcohol percentage. Not only did this high
concentration make this drink stronger, but it also made it
more flammable.
 As a result, Bacardi 151 was often used in drinking involving
fire, such as “flaming shots.” The drink’s flammability was so
high that Bacardi 151 bottles came with warning labels
advising against using the drink for any fire-related drinks.
 Despite the warning label, Bacardi 151 was banned for its high
alcohol content and flammability.

6.  Changaa
 Changaa, or Chang’aa, is an alcoholic drink that comes from Kenya and
translates to “kill me quick.” This is a popular and traditional home-
brewed spirit in Kenya.
 This drink is extremely potent and made by fermenting and distilling the
grains millet, maize, and sorghum. Changaa was illegal for many years
in Kenya until the ban was lifted in 2010.
 The alcohol content of Changaa ranges from 28.3% to 56.7% of alcohol
per volume. Also known as the “poison brew,” Changaa is known for
producing adverse side effects like blindness, intoxication, and more.
 [Text Wrapping Break]It’s also been linked to numerous deaths in
Kenya. This is due in part to the fact that Changaa is sometimes mixed
with other toxic substances like jet fuel and battery acid. The water used
to make Changaa is also often full of bacteria, dirt, and other harmful
toxins, even in breweries. [Text Wrapping Break]

7.  Everclear
 Everclean is a grain alcohol that’s usually sold in 190 proof, double the
alcohol content of most liquors, which usually sit at 80 proof or contain
40% of alcohol. Due to the adverse effects linked to Everclear’s high
alcohol content, some U.S. states have prohibited the sale of 190-proof
liquor, including California, Florida, Washington, North Carolina, Maine,
New York, Nevada, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, New
Hampshire, and Minnesota.
 In response, Luxco, the manufacturer of Everclear, began to distribute
189 proof Everclear to bypass these laws. Additionally, because this
drink is undiluted and contains 92.4% pure ethanol (alcohol), it’s also
used as a household cleaner and disinfectant.
 To give you an even better idea of why Everclear made it to the list of
hardest alcohols, a cocktail containing one or two shots of the drink
would be enough for a person to reach extreme intoxication.

8.  Death in the Afternoon
 The name speaks for itself. Also called “The Hemingway,” Death
in the Afternoon was created by well-known writer Ernest
Hemingway. While the book of the same name is celebrated for
its description of bullfighting, the drink is a whole other subject.
 The drink, Death in the Afternoon, is a dangerous cocktail
created by Hemingway that’s made of absinthe and champagne.
This drink first appeared in So Red the Nose or - Breath
in the Afternoon, a 1935 book of cocktail recipes from 30
famous authors.
 Considering that absinthe was especially popular in Europe, it’s
understandable why it’s believed that Hemingway invented the
drink after he tried absinthe in Paris. It’s also important to know
that Hemingway was a prolific drinker and, considering his
written advice about drinking four to five Death in The
Afternoon’s slowly in one day, we can safely say that this is a
not-so-safe drinking habit.

9.  Four Lokos
 A Four Loko is a malt beverage and the most accessible among
these strong alcoholic drinks. Usually found at gas stations or
convenience stores, Four Lokos were temporarily banned in several
U.S. states when it was first released due to the combination of
alcohol and caffeine it contained.
 At the time, many argued that marketing for this drink was deceitful in
its appearance and made younger populations believe it was an
energy drink. In response, the company removed caffeine from Four
Loko’s ingredients in 2010.
 One Four Loko contains the equivalent of six standard servings of
alcohol. The University Health Services Director at Harvard University
urged the public to be especially cautious about this particular
drink.

10.  Jungle Juice
 Jungle Juice is more of an idea rather than a
legitimate recipe. A common jungle juice recipe is to
mix various liquors with fruit juice like Hawaiian
Punch.
 Jungle Juice is generally a beverage that’s high in
sugar as well as alcohol, which can have various
harmful side effects. In addition to alcohol’s adverse
effects, consuming high amounts of sugar can also
cause problems like high blood pressure,
inflammation, weight gain, fatty liver disease,
diabetes, and more.
 The intense sweetness of Jungle Juice can also
mask the high level of alcohol in the drink, which can
enable consumers to drink more alcohol than is safe,
which could result in alcohol poisoning.

11.  Knockeen Hills
 Knockeen Hills is next on our list of most dangerous
alcohol drinks. This one is an Irish spirit that’s called
poitín, which contains 40 to 90% ABV. 180 proof
 Former common names for poitín were Irish
Moonshine and Mountain Dew. Eventually,
Knockeen Hills, a family-owned business, created a
similar spirit in 1996.
 Interestingly, like moonshine in the U.S., poitín was
made illegally for years. The drink was even banned
as early as the 1660s due to its high concentration
level.

12.  Moonshine
 Speaking of moonshine, it’s one of the most well-known and dangerous
alcoholic drinks on our list. The name of this drink is derived from the
time of day it’s commonly produced to avoid legal detection: nighttime.
 Although states have lifted moonshine bans throughout the years, it’s
still illegal to brew this liquor within a personal residence. Although
strictly controlled and containing less alcohol than Prohibition-era
moonshine (63 proof to 190 alcohol proof), moonshine today contains
60 to 120 proof, which is still a lot of alcohol.
 Additionally, while it’s strictly controlled in the U.S., commercial
moonshine still has a high alcohol concentration, and illicitly
manufactured moonshine is still prevalent and remains very dangerous
as the alcohol content, as well as production, are not strictly monitored.
In fact, many people experience problems like moonshine
blindness and methanol poisoning from toxic batches.

13.  Spirytus Rektyfikowany
 Spirytus Rektyfikowany is a type of
vodka that originates from Poland. This
is a rectified spirit with an astonishing
96% ABV,190 proof which is even higher
than Everclear’s ABV. Even so, Spirytus
Rektyfikowany continues to be used as
a mixer and as a base for various
drinks.