By international law, most whiskies must be bottled at a minimum of . This is the industry standard for major categories like Scotch, Bourbon, and Irish Whiskey. While 40% is the floor, most premium releases hover between 43% and 46% .
Many premium single malts and small-batch bourbons land here. Why? At 46%, the liquid isn’t as likely to go “cloudy” (flock) when chilled or iced, but more importantly, it carries oils and esters better than 40% does. This is where you get a fuller mouthfeel. alcohol content of whisky
Every bottle of whisky lists its alcohol content. Depending on where you live, you’ll see either or Proof . By international law, most whiskies must be bottled