The highest alcohol percentage legally sold for direct consumer use in the U.S. is 190 proof (95% alcohol by volume). That’s basically pure ethanol in a bottle. You can find this beast under the name Everclear, but it’s not available everywhere.
Most states cap things at 151 proof (75.5% ABV). Only a handful—like California, Florida, and Nevada—let you buy the 190-proof version. Why? Because it’s dangerously flammable. Seriously, bartenders treat it like lighter fluid.
A single shot of 190-proof Everclear has more alcohol than four standard beers. One sip can send you to the moon. Or the hospital. Don’t drink it straight—your throat will literally burn.
