Drastic Mezures: Ballantine is one of the strongest 40's out there thats not malt liquor. This stuff is as strong as Steel Reserve and every bit as nasty when you first try it. I had a friend try it once and they said it tasted like elephant sperm. I don't know about what elephant sperm tastes like but I do know Ballantine is definetly an aquired taste but once you get used to it it'll fuck you up dumb nice. The first time I had it I tried havin' tacos afterwards and when I went to go eat one it missed my mouth and hit into my chin instead. The next taco I tried to eat missed also. Ballantine definetly messes with your coordination.