Grain alcohols ARE part of the process...Ahhh, but Grasshopper, which grains, how much of each, and what type of distillation(s) is/are used, and why for God's sake do we utilize dry ice, steam AND charcoal, not to mention a few drops of essential oils from pretty little plants? THAT is the question. And to think, that's just the first yield, albeit the most difficult. So, did you ever get a stud for that hole in your tongue.