What does 25% alcohol by volume mean?
                                
                                
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                                Fortified wines like Port and Sherry can have an alcohol by volume (ABV) as high as 25%, a level significantly higher than standard wines. So, what does 25% alcohol by volume mean, how does it affect your drink, and how should it be consumed?