ABV vs Proof when expressing strength in whiskey

April 14, 2024

Now and then I get asked about ABV vs Proof . What are they? How are they calculated? Since my reviews all contain a reference to the strength of the whiskey (usually %ABV), I thought I would write an explanation about …

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