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Capturing the state’s famously crisp air with cedarwood, elderflower, earthy sage and pepper in natural grain alcohol, this unisex parfum is a functional fragrance.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
These restrictions strictly apply explosive materials, chemicals (spray paint, fertilizers, bleach, etc.), wildlife safety items (like bear spray) and alcoholic beverages over 140 proof (such as grain alcohol and 151-proof rum).
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2024
Ming River Baijiu is a clear grain alcohol known for its high alcohol content, typically coming in at 40% to 60% alcohol by volume.
—Clara Wang, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2024
For dessert, Irene had made banana bread, a no-waste classic: three overripe bananas, vanilla extract made from desiccated beans revived in grain alcohol, chocolate scraps given to her, like mine tailings, by an artisanal chocolatier.
—Dana Goodyear, The New Yorker, 31 July 2023
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First Known Use
1883, in the meaning defined above
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“Grain alcohol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grain%20alcohol. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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