If you've ever wondered what the strongest alcoholic drink you can have is, the answer lies in something called the "proof" of the alcohol. If you've ever looked at the label on a bottle of liquor, ...

The amount of alcohol in a distilled spirit — for instance, vodka or whiskey — is known as the ”proof.” Different countries have different standards for an alcoholic beverage’s proof. In the United ...

Back in liquor's powdered-wig era, determining the strength of rum or gin required a technique with a little flash and dazzle. A small amount of gunpowder was doused ...