My World of WhiskeyProof vs. ABVMix-Up
Two ways to state the same strength.
ABVAlcohol by volume
The percentage of the liquid that is alcohol.
- Used almost everywhere outside the US
"Bottled at 50% ABV."
ProofUS measure
Exactly twice the ABV in the US.
- 100 proof = 50% ABV
- 80 proof = 40% ABV
"A 100 proof bonded bourbon."
Why It Matters
WOW shows proof; divide by two for ABV.
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