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Alcohol proof. 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.
In the United Kingdom, proof is 1.75 times the number (expressed as a percentage). [20] [17] For example, 40% alc/vol is 80 proof in the US and 70 proof in the UK. However, since 1980, alcohol proof in the UK has been replaced by alc/vol as a measure of alcohol content, avoiding confusion between the UK and US proof standards.
An alcoholic beverage (also called an adult beverage, alcoholic drink, strong drink, or simply a drink) is a beverage containing alcohol (ethanol). Alcoholic drinks are typically divided into three classes— beers, wines, and spirits —and typically their alcohol content is between 3% and 50%. Many cultures have a distinct drinking culture ...
In West Africa, and particularly in Liberia, 'cane juice' (also known as Liberian rum [50] or simply CJ within Liberia itself [51]) is a cheap, strong spirit distilled from sugarcane, which can be as strong as 43% ABV (86 proof). [52] A refined cane spirit has also been produced in South Africa since the 1950s, simply known as cane or "spook".
Everclear is a brand name of rectified spirit (also known as grain alcohol and neutral spirit) produced by the American company Luxco (formerly known as the David Sherman Corporation, and since 2021 a subsidiary of MGP Ingredients). It is made from grain [2] and is bottled at 60%, 75.5%, 94.5% and 95% alcohol by volume (120, 151, 189, and 190 U ...
Old No. 7, also known as "Black Label": this is the original Jack Daniel's label (80 proof/40% ABV; previously 90 proof/45% ABV until 1987). Gentleman Jack: Charcoal filtered twice, compared to once with Old No. 7 (80 proof/40% ABV) Single Barrel: (94 proof/47% ABV) 1907: sold in the Australian market (74 proof/37% ABV)
All "bottled in bond" bourbon is 100 proof. [72] Some higher-proof bottlings are marketed as "barrel proof" or "cask strength", meaning they have not been diluted or have been only slightly diluted (less than 1% ABV dilution) after removal from the barrels. Bourbon whiskey may be sold at less than 80 proof but must be labeled as "diluted ...
Liquor that contains 40% ABV (80 US proof) will catch fire if heated to about 26 °C (79 °F) and if an ignition source is applied to it. This temperature is called its flash point . [ 36 ] The flash point of pure alcohol is 16.6 °C (61.9 °F), less than average room temperature.