My World of WhiskeyBarrel Proof vs. Cask StrengthMix-Up
The same thing: bottled at the strength it came out of the barrel, without adding water.
Barrel ProofAmerican wording
Bottled straight from the barrel, no water added.
- Also Barrel Strength, Uncut, Full Proof
"Elijah Craig Barrel Proof."
Cask StrengthScotch and Irish wording
Bottled straight from the cask, no water added.
- Proof varies by batch or cask
"Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength."
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