ABV tells you the alcohol content. In the U.S., the proof is simply double the ABV. A higher ABV (like 50% or 100 proof) will give you a bolder flavor and more warmth, while standard ABV (around ...

The Old Parr 12 YO, the Scotch Whisky of the Year, retails for under $40, and Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, the American Whiskey of the Year, retails for around $90, an outstanding price for a 59.5% ...

A portion of the whiskey was finished for one to four years in used bourbon barrels and blonde ale casks, and it was cut to 120 proof, or 60 percent ABV, before bottling which is, as mentioned ...