New Zealand Meths
In an interesting twist,
New Zealand meths does not actually contain any
methanol, nor anything else
poisonous: it contains
flavouring.
Nasty flavouring. Like everywhere else, it is also
dyed so that you don't
accidentally drink it.
It is cheaper to add flavouring than to add methanol.
Due to the
vile flavour, only the most
down-and-out drunks would ever consider drinking this stuff, and when they do, they don't run the risk of going
blind. Those who perhaps wish to retain
the most insignificant shred of dignity may drip the spirits through
brown bread before drinking, removing the dye. Still tastes bloody awful, though.