My stepdad used to drink everclear regularly. Not sure how he could do that and not die.
It's not really made for drinking straight. It's for mixing while minimally altering the taste of whatever you're adding it to. Hence why it's called a neutral grain spirit.
I did shots of it once in college and it burned my throat. Felt like I had a sore throat for 2 weeks.
You take 3 or 4 drips and let the permeate your tongue and mouth. A shooter glass is about 6 or 8 sips.
Same for good moonshine. Do not try and drink faster or you will fry your throat.
The moonshine I had didn't seem super strong. It was surprisingly sweet and mild. Would love to get my hands on some more of that. No more everclear though.
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