When shopping for spirits, you might see two different values on labels: "ABV," or alcohol by volume, and "proof." That second one isn't always there, as distilleries in the United States aren't ...
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Here's What 'Proof' Means In Alcohol
If you've ever wondered what the strongest alcoholic drink you can have is, the answer lies in something called the "proof" ...
Proof is a measure of the alcohol content of a beverage. In the U.S., policymakers define proof as twice the percentage of alcohol by volume (ABV). For example, a drink with 40% ABV is 80 proof.
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