Guest guest Posted February 4, 2002 Report Share Posted February 4, 2002 In a message dated 2/4/2002 8:07:39 PM Eastern Standard Time, HOTFEET@... writes: > well the law has changed in PA..have to have a PA liqueor License to buy > it...and to buy online,,won't ship to PA...HA..I wonder about Georgia? My > brother lifes in Georgia..hmmmm wonder if it's legal there. > > Dang, good ole lawmakers. Do you know anyone that owns a bar? How far are you from the DE or NJ borders. NY, MD or WVA even, PA borders all of them. Just a few thoughts. Wish I could help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2002 Report Share Posted February 4, 2002 Deleware..I could be there in about an hour...and yes I kow of a liquor store right over the border...hmmmmmmmmm think I'll be making a trip.... Thanks Tracey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2002 Report Share Posted February 4, 2002 Everclear is a grain alcohol (undrinkable) that is used to make colognes, and perfumes...... Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2002 Report Share Posted February 4, 2002 What state is your liquor store in????? Some states do not allow it......Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2002 Report Share Posted February 4, 2002 Hi Christy: The tinctures should be fine, the alcohol acts as a preservative...but be sure to store them in dark glass bottles. Cat >^-.-^< > I'm very jazzed about the tinctures. Will I be ok on preservation as long > as the herbs are completely dried?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2002 Report Share Posted February 4, 2002 Yep...a few years ago I tried to make liqueurs with it....two words come to mind: " Rocket Fuel " !! :-Þ Cat >^-.-^< > Everclear is pure grain alcohol. It is 190 proof, so nearly 100% alcohol. > Tasteless, odorless, and very flamable!! When in H.S., I remember > kids talking about spiking punches with it. Works great for dissolving > eo's in. Can't say I'd ever want to DRINK it, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2002 Report Share Posted February 4, 2002 Hi Melody: Think of " proofage " ....Proof is double the content of alcohol in a product. A 100-proof vodka is only 50% alcohol, the rest is water. Everclear, depending on where you live can be 190 proof, which is 95% grain alcohol. It is the alcohol that emulsifies the essential or fragrance oils added to it...the more alcohol, the less of a chance of it turning cloudy or separating. This is not to say that no water can be added, but it must be added after the oils have been dissolved in the alcohol, and then very gradually. Cat >^-.-^< > Does the Everclear work better than the vodka?? I'm just getting started > with perfumes and such, and need to know which is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2002 Report Share Posted February 4, 2002 Unfortunately I know that it is drinkable. I doesn't taste too good. And I don't suggest trying it. ***Oh the headache*** But, from what I learning here my next exp with it may be much better...perfumes/colognes!! Christi in Dallas holliberre@... writes: > Everclear is a grain alcohol (undrinkable) that is used > to make colognes, and perfumes...... > Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2002 Report Share Posted February 4, 2002 >well then where does one buy everclear if it's against the law to sell like my state? You cannot buy it in Massachusetts either. But it is legal in NH and I live about 45 minutes from the border. So I called up and ordered a case---they asked me why I wanted it; they also had had some deaths where college students hollowed out a watermelon and mushed it up with everclear and drank it---yuk. When I explained, there was no problem. I went up and picked up the case from the state store. I am no drinker---not morally opposed but my body is physically opposed. If I have more than one weak drink of hard liquor, I usually fall asleep and wake up with an incredible hangover. Nausea, vomiting, migraine---the whole trip---as if I had been out all night drinking, when all I had was one drink. But I couldn't resist tongue testing the Everclear. I can't say it has a taste as much as an effect---sort of as if you drank lighter fluid. I gather from the NH state store manager that, outside of the folks who ingest the stuff direct, the major use is in crafts, toiletries and making liqueurs. Ida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2002 Report Share Posted February 4, 2002 You can fine 190 proof in the state ot Connecticut at any Liquior store I bought two bottle ,cost was around 40.00 dollors. Good luck Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2002 Report Share Posted February 4, 2002 In a message dated 2/4/02 2:14:03 PM Pacific Standard Time, holliberre@... writes: > Everclear is a grain alcohol (undrinkable) that is used > to make colognes, and perfumes...... > I have relatives in parts of this country that would beg to differ with you on the undrinkable part. Having tried during a visit, I would call it an acquired taste. lynn in valencia lavender bluffs bath and body " A little touch of heaven in your bath " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2002 Report Share Posted February 4, 2002 In a message dated 2/4/02 3:22:33 PM Pacific Standard Time, HOTFEET@... writes: > well then where does one buy everclear i.e. grain alcohol if it's against > the > law to sell like my state? > > Either travel to a neighboring state that does sell it or resign yourself to buying a high proof vodka or the special denatured alcohol. On the special denatured alcohol, it is a specialty item and you have to find a place that carries it. You can only buy so much per year without having to pay for a very expensive license. I think the info on where to get it might be in the archives. lynn in valencia lavender bluffs bath and body " A little touch of heaven in your bath " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2002 Report Share Posted February 4, 2002 > Everclear is a grain alcohol (undrinkable) [snipped] > Holly oops, wish I'd known that before I had those Ninfarita's. Hahahaha, lots of restaurants in Houston use everclear in their margaritas. I guess it's more palatable with lime juice and tequila! not that I would RECOMMEND drinking it, having indulged myself with consequences... Melinda in Houston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2002 Report Share Posted February 4, 2002 Sorry Melinda: I ASSUMED that anything with that high an alcohol content would be undrinkable.....For me at least....Bottoms up hic. LOL Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2002 Report Share Posted February 4, 2002 Sorry Melinda: I ASSUMED that anything with that high an alcohol content would be undrinkable.....For me at least....Bottoms up hic. LOL Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2002 Report Share Posted February 4, 2002 Vodka is refined by aging and filtering through charcoal. This removes the " fusel oils " that give Everclear it's nasty burn (although some cheaper quality vodkas forgo this step). I have noticed that Everclear gives off a definite alchol smell until it evaporates that can throw off the more delicate perfume oils. Here's what I do: pack a paper coffee filter with activated aquarium charcoal (the kind used for aquariums and the like), and slowly pour the alcohol through this. Let it settle and decant off the alcohol from any sediment. This may have to be repeated a second or even a third time to remove any remaining odor. Once you have your odorless alcohol, you can add fixatives to help the scents added to last longer: 1 gram benzoin resin 1 gram balsam tolu 1/2 gram frankincense resin 1 liter grain or denatured alcohol or strong vodka Mix and steep 1 month; filter. Glycerine can also be used as a fixative, use 2 tsp. per 8 oz. alcohol. To make the perfume, dilute your fragrance oil as follows: For a perfume (the strongest concentration of scent), use 1 part scent blend to 4 parts perfume base. For eau-de-toilette, use 1 part scent with 6 parts base. For cologne, use 1 part scent to 8 parts base For splashes or eau fraiche, use 1 part scent to 10 parts base. Once the oils are dissolved in the alcohol, dilute with distilled water (omit this step if using vodka as the alcohol): Perfume: use undiluted Eau de Toilette: 1 part alcohol-f.o./1/4 part distilled water Cologne: 1 part alcohol-f.o./1/2 part distilled water Splash: 1 part alcohol-f.o./1 part distilled water Add the water to the blended alcohol/fragrance very slowly (almost drop by drop) to avoid clouding or separation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2002 Report Share Posted February 5, 2002 Jello shots with Everclear ?? I've never heard of such a thing.....but I am glad someone mentioned it......kids can think of some weird things when it comes to alcohol. I have a niece that died from alcohol poisoning...... Always watch what your children are doing but that is almost impossible isn't it? Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2002 Report Share Posted February 5, 2002 I was a Resident Assistant in college. This is a very troublesome shot. Partly b/c it tastes so *good* and it feels sorta innocent...ya know like eating Jell-O. Unfortunately, it is not so good/innocent! And I am so sorry to hear about your niece. Christi in Dallas MrsBlazo@... writes: > Jello shots with Everclear ?? I've never heard > of such a thing.....but I am glad someone > mentioned it......kids can think of some weird > things when it comes to alcohol. > > I have a niece that died from alcohol poisoning...... > > Always watch what your children are doing > but that is almost impossible isn't it? > > Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2002 Report Share Posted February 5, 2002 Tell him to order it first. NH only has state run liquor stores (interesting concept, that) and they don't carry it on the shelf but they will order (a case only) for you. And you have to tell them what you want it for. It's also $17 a liter. I used to use it for room sprays, now I reserve it strictly for my herbal tinctures. I now use 100 proof vodka, straight up. If you are mixing 50% alcohol, and 50% water, I see no difference in using something that is 50% water to start with. Heidi ----- Original Message ----- From: <HOTFEET@...> > Well it's legal in New Hampshire..WEll I believe my husband is going there > very soon,,I'll have him pick me up a bottle. > Thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2002 Report Share Posted February 5, 2002 Lynne: I wouldn't touch that statement with a ten foot pole. You gotta be pretty brave? to try that stuff. Even if it is " drinkable " , I'm pretty sure it will mess with your head. Guess it depends on your constitution, and mine sure can't handle it.LOLOLOL Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2002 Report Share Posted February 5, 2002 I was just telling my husband about the Everclear discussion on this list. He's in the reserves, and said that they sell it at the package store on base.. so if any of you are military, you might want to check there.. Because I know it wouldn't be legal to sell at the state liquor stores in my state.. Gaye °Ü° Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2002 Report Share Posted February 5, 2002 In a message dated 2/5/02 2:12:54 PM Pacific Standard Time, holliberre@... writes: > Guess it depends on your constitution, > and mine sure can't handle it.LOLOLOL > Hollie, It was my first and last time trying Everclear. My mom and I were visiting relatives we had not seen since I was a babe in her arms. I fared a tad better than my mom did is about all I can say. lynn in valencia lavender bluffs bath and body " A little touch of heaven in your bath " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2002 Report Share Posted February 5, 2002 I live in MA. Here it is illegal to purchase thanks to a former first lady who liked to drink it. But if I really want to purchase I cross the border into Rhode Island. Most times I use Absolute Vodka when I have a recipe that calls for Everclear. Re: Everclear > Lynne: I wouldn't touch that statement with a ten foot > pole. You gotta be pretty brave? to try that stuff. > Even if it is " drinkable " , I'm pretty sure it will mess > with your head. Guess it depends on your constitution, > and mine sure can't handle it.LOLOLOL > Holly > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2002 Report Share Posted February 5, 2002 Ok Ok My husband is going to Connecticut..Is EVERCLEAR legal there? Tracey in PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2002 Report Share Posted February 6, 2002 Yes it is legal in Connecticut that is where I got mine. If they don't have it on the self you will have to ask for it. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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