Is it safe to drink non distilled alcohol?

It is not safe to drink non-distilled alcohol. Distillation is the process of heating a liquid to vaporize its ethyl alcohol content and then cooling the vapors to condense back into a liquid. By removing impurities from the original liquid, distillation effectively removes most of the harmful and toxic substances that can be found in non-distilled alcoholic beverages.

Non-distilled alcoholic beverages, such as beer and wine, contain various ingredients and compounds, including methanol, fusel oils (higher alcohols), and aldehydes, which can have adverse effects on the body. Methanol can cause visual impairment and even blindness in severe cases. Fusel oils are harsh tasting and toxic in higher concentrations, while aldehydes can contribute to hangover symptoms, such as headaches and nausea.

Distillation effectively separates and eliminates these harmful components, making distilled spirits safer for consumption. This is why it is highly recommended to consume distilled spirits rather than non-distilled alcoholic beverages for recreational or medicinal purposes.