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Alcohol proof (usually termed simply "proof" in relation to a beverage) is a measure of the content of ethanol (alcohol) in an alcoholic beverage. The term was originally used in England and from 1816 was equal to about 1.75 times the percentage of alcohol by volume (ABV). The United Kingdom today uses ABV instead of proof.
The alcohol by volume shown on a bottle of absinthe. Alcohol by volume (abbreviated as alc/vol or ABV) is a standard measure of the volume of alcohol contained in a given volume of an alcoholic beverage, expressed as a volume percent. [1][2][3] It is defined as the number of millilitres (mL) of pure ethanol present in 100 mL (3.5 imp fl oz; 3.4 ...
A quick estimate of the alcoholic strength, or proof, of the distillate (the ratio of alcohol to water) is often achieved by shaking a clear container of the distillate. Large bubbles with a short duration indicate a higher alcohol content, while smaller bubbles that disappear more slowly indicate lower alcohol content. [citation needed]
Absinthe (/ ˈæbsɪnθ, - sæ̃θ /, French: [apsɛ̃t] ⓘ) is an anise -flavored spirit derived from several plants, including the flowers and leaves of Artemisia absinthium ("grand wormwood"), together with green anise, sweet fennel, and other medicinal and culinary herbs. [1] Historically described as a highly alcoholic spirit, it is 45 ...
A standard drink or (in the UK) unit of alcohol is a measure of alcohol consumption representing a fixed amount of pure alcohol. The notion is used in relation to recommendations about alcohol consumption and its relative risks to health. It helps to educate alcohol users. [1] A hypothetical alcoholic beverage sized to one standard drink varies ...
[27] [4] Mezcal can reach an alcohol content of 55%. [27] Like tequila, mezcal is distilled twice. The first distillation is known as ordinario, and comes out at around 75 proof (37.5% alcohol by volume). The liquid must then be distilled a second time to raise the alcohol percentage.
Alcoholic strength is expressed on the label by Alcohol By Volume (ABV) or sometimes simply "Vol". [38] Typically, bottled whisky is between 40% and 46% ABV. [39] Whisky is considerably stronger when first emerging from the cask—normally 60–63% ABV. [38] [39] Water is then added to create the desired bottling strength.
It is typically put into casks at an alcohol by volume strength around 70%. [7] As the cognac interacts with the oak barrel and the air, it evaporates at the rate of about 3% each year, slowly losing both alcohol and water (the former more rapidly, as it is more volatile). [7] This phenomenon is called locally la part des anges, or "the angels ...