no alcohol sting and freshens your breath but the flavor is not great [SEP] as far as mouthwashes go this one is not bad the wintermint rush flavor smells great and as an added bonus it does not sting like the cheaper brands because it is not alcohol based after having used it for a few weeks now though i am not really a fan of the aftertaste my breath is fresh but my mouth does not taste great so it is a bit of a wash if you like this flavor it may be a better option for you otherwise i would recommend going with the spearmint or trying a different brand