There’s a common misunderstanding that when someone asks "what is the proof of 40 alcohol?" they might be thinking of something that is literally "40 proof." They’re usually not. When we talk about "40 alcohol" in the context of spirits, we are almost universally referring to 40% Alcohol By Volume (ABV). And if it’s 40% […]
When you ask what’s the typical pour size for whiskey, you’re usually wondering how much liquid you actually get in a standard serving, whether at a bar or when measuring at home. The widely accepted standard pour for whiskey, especially in bars and for most spirits, is 1.5 ounces (or approximately 45 milliliters). This measure […]
A typical wine glass holds anywhere from 175 ml to well over 600 ml, yet the widely accepted standard measure for a single ‘standard drink’ of wine is just 140-150 ml (around 5 fluid ounces) for a wine with 12% alcohol by volume (ABV). This means that most restaurant pours, and certainly most pours at […]