I started making my own vinegar and had a question.

I started making my own vinegar and had a question.

I started with raisins. At some point in the initial sugar to alcohol conversion the smell of the ferment was incredibly wonderful. I would taste just by dipping a spoon in. I really want to have a mug, but resisted the urge. Likewise after I strained out the raisins they smelled great too - all sweet and alcohol filled.

Could I have safely drank the ferment and likewise could I have eaten the spent raisins?

Can I be sure I just have friendly ethanol, and not any of its evil siblings?

Thanks...,