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Re: On teh theme of drinks: Fav Whisky?
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Originally Posted by Neil
I think you have got that a little mixed up. It is either 40% by volume or 40 degrees proof. I hope it was % by volume 
Many people get the two mixed up so I will let you off 
Have a read of this interesting wiki for an explaination of where proof came from.
In the UK 40% alcohol by volume (ABV) would be 70 degrees proof.
In the US they would call it 80 proof or 40% alcohol by volume (ABV). |
learn summat new everyday! ya have the makings of a top class alkie neil.
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