My World of WhiskeyEntry ProofTerm
The strength of the spirit when it goes into the barrel. Bourbon and American rye may enter at no more than 125 proof.
Why It Matters
Lower entry proof means more water and fewer barrels per gallon, which costs more; some distillers say it gives a richer whiskey.
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