Here’s a concise, informative write-up on the alcohol content in whisky:
In the US, proof is double the ABV. So a whisky at 40% ABV = 80 proof. A cask strength at 60% ABV = 120 proof.
Because whisky is often sipped neat or on the rocks, people may drink it more slowly than cocktails or beer—but the high alcohol content means it’s easy to overconsume. A 50% ABV cask-strength whisky has more than three times the alcohol per volume of a typical 5% ABV beer.
Whisky is a distilled spirit known for its complexity and warmth, but one of the most common questions—especially for new drinkers—is: how much alcohol does it actually contain?
