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what on earth is everclear? Is that a weird american word for water? 
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Everclear is a grain alcohol, sort of like moonshine (alcohol made out of corn). The difference is Everclear is legal while moonshine isn't lol. 
Everclear is rough because it literally tastes like shit. It's like 90-95% alcohol, which is why you have to mix it with something else, otherwise you feel like someone is forcing gasoline down your throat lol.