What's so special? 

Balkan 176 is a vodka refined to the point that it's 88% ABV. That's a lot. At least it would be a lot if you drank it neat from a glass. But that's a bit like saying 36,000 feet is high if you jump out of an aircraft without a parachute

In practice it's served with a mixer, or if you're a purist, simply in an ice shot-glass. Then the challenge is to drink it before it ends up as a puddle on the bar counter...or worse all over your shirt. Either way, it's probably only 40 or 50% ABV by the time it reaches your stomach. Practically a Yakult then!

What about the Tequila?

Well, that's reserved for true Drink Pilots. People who want to experiment with time travel and Teleportation (Quantum Qorner GTG Nov 2010) without going to the expense of building a two billion Dollar cyclotron

But it doesn't always work. The equations relating to AIT (Alcohol Induced Teleportation) are notoriously difficult to master (Quantum Qorner, GTG Dec 2010), especially if you've spent a day sampling Westmalle Tripels and eating too many fries

But don't worry, it's not all about physics - both beverages serve their primary function: ensuring you have a great night's sleep