Well, Everclear is some nasty stuff, for sure. I foolishly tried some of that in its untreated state myself, once. Also in my yute LOLI’ve had Everclear in my youth. Once. 190 proof. Never again. “Palate cleansing” only applies if you’ve just eaten dog sh*t. Otherwise, gasoline would probably go down easier, as well as be less flammable.
Great vodka is nice, though - smooooooooth going down. And of course taken with some good dill pickles, Russian style. If someone's got a good expense account, pickled herring to go with as well!