2006-12-18 17:12:50 · 7 answers · asked by kevtakata 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
40% is correct.
2006-12-18 17:14:13 · answer #1 · answered by 88keys 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Combination of legal and business reasons. Liquor sales are highly regulated by county governments. Due to some laws regarding highest allowable proof for liquors being sold (80 proof/40%), many liquor manufacturers produce 80 proof liquor, so they can continue to sell their brand in these counties. A notable example is Jack Daniels, which in recent years changed their recipe to accomodate the 80 Proof restrictions. Naturall, Jack Daniels drinkers in counties without these restrictions were upset, as the taste of their beloved JD was irrevocably altered.
Some brands, such as Old Grand-dad offer two versions of their product. One sold at 80 proof and another at a higher proof where sale of higher proof liquor is legal.
2006-12-19 04:00:38 · answer #2 · answered by constantstatic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's just an industry standard. if you look at small batch upscale brands they'll be more.
2006-12-18 17:18:41 · answer #3 · answered by bigsausagetours 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the brand and if it's cheap or not.
2006-12-18 17:16:38 · answer #4 · answered by Peaches 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cuz its not so strong your coughing after taking a shot... but it will get you ****** up pretty easy.
2006-12-18 17:15:50 · answer #5 · answered by K.C. 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you know I never even knew that until my daughter told me........the things they teach in high school now adays.....
2006-12-18 17:15:55 · answer #6 · answered by WitchTwo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it were any higher than that you would probably dieeeeeee
2006-12-18 17:38:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋