diluting with 40% proof?

One more question and I swear we'll stop bugging y'all!!

If we use 100 proof vodka to begin the strong tincture process (and I think since today's the Solar Eclipse it'll be even stronger!!!) - can we then, add 40% in the next few days? Or only 100 proof (50%) goes into the tinctures?

With our Cayenne #3, that sounds like what we're doing but slightly less, we're hoping to get more near the heat of Cayenne #2. So, with our 2 gallons of tincture with 100 proof - can we then dilute them down with lesser potency? We understand only beginning the tincture with 100 proof but thereafter - will the tincture efficacy be lowered with 80 proof alcohol?

Thanks guys! We're giggling like mad over here! lolol Tweet