2007-02-15 05:43:22 · 23 answers · asked by vadim s 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
I guess it may depend on what country you live in but in the US it definitlely is, like someone stated before Bacardi 151(proof) is well over 40% and so is grain alcohol which usually is between 150 to 180 proof, meaning 75 to 90% alcohol. There are many liquors that are 100 proof that would be 50% by volume. Take the proof and divide by 2 to get your % alcohol by volume.
2007-02-15 05:56:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
They lowered all Jack Daniel Black Label to 80 US proof, or 40% alcohol by volume. This is a general standard level for spirits around the world . Before they sold it under different proofs in different jurisdictions -- some wouldn't allow the 86 proof. So it is easier for them having just one proof, especially as they market worldwide. Some places tax spirits on the alcohol level, so lower the alcohol and they pay less tax. To lower the alcohol level in spirits, distilled water is added. Only a cynic would suggest that by adding more water they stretch their production or that it is much more profitable to sell water than whiskey.
2016-05-24 03:57:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Several bottles you find on the shelf in the liquor store are over 40% alcohol. Everclear is as close to 100% alochol you can get without being moonshine. If the bottle says that its "81 proof" of higher than its over 40% alcohol.
2007-02-15 05:53:58 · answer #3 · answered by whosaysdiscoisdead 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think most bland alcohols are blended to 40% for financial reasons. A lot of higher end (expensive) liquers come in a variety of proofs depending on the age and how they were diluted during the production process. Several good Kentucky bourbons, for example, come in 80 and 120 proof.
2007-02-15 06:59:39 · answer #4 · answered by Peacefrogii 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bacardi 151 is 75 1/2 proof
2007-02-15 05:47:57 · answer #5 · answered by xxxxprincessgirl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not if you made it yourself. You can however go to your local supermarket and get a bottle of Absinthe, this is 50% by volume. However for something a bit special try this site. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/4752164.stm
They claim "Managers at Bruichladdich on Islay will use an ancient recipe to distil the whisky four times and produce an alcohol content of at least 92%."
2007-02-15 06:07:24 · answer #6 · answered by funnelweb 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Aye it is but remember 100% proof means 50% by volume
2007-02-15 11:36:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no 100 proof is over 40%
2007-02-17 08:54:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It must be, because I'm looking at a bottle of 43 proof vodka I bought in a grocery store. I don't know about the U.S., but in Europe you can buy absinthe which is about 50 proof.
2007-02-15 07:10:55 · answer #9 · answered by lesroys 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes!!! Here it is.
ABSINTHE STRONG - GREEN TREE DISTILLERY
SKU #611152 / UPC #08594001441723
Product Information
Price: $53.60
Volume: 500 mL
Alcohol: 70 %
Country: Czech Republic
2007-02-15 05:49:20 · answer #10 · answered by LAUGHING MAGPIE 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋