Tag: Barrel proof

In the United States, a whiskey that is 60 percent alcohol is also known as 120 proof, following a system where proof is twice the ABV percentage. This high alcohol content is almost exclusively found in cask strength or barrel proof releases, which offer an intense, undiluted flavor profile straight from the aging barrel.

Bourbon, by U.S. law, must be bottled at no less than 80 proof, but many coveted expressions soar far beyond this minimum. This higher alcohol content, often a result of the aging process, significantly influences the bourbon's character, flavor, and intensity.