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Seven Whiskey Trivia Items
1. Proof: In the US, the proof value of a spirit is stated at double its alcohol content. According to a story distillery tour guides tell, farmers distilled whiskey to 50% alcohol by volume and sold or traded it by … Continue reading →
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