The Phony 1 Proof Negroni is being displayed with high alcohol products at Brooklyn Wine Exchange. Scott Henkle of Brooklyn Wine Exchange. Indeed, this January was particularly brutal for New York ...

When choosing an alcoholic drink, the proof is a quick way to gauge its potency. A bottle of whiskey marked 120 proof is 60% ABV, letting you know it's stronger than a 40 proof (20% ABV) liqueur.

For example, 100 proof is 50% alcohol, while 80 proof is 40% alcohol. For a 1.5-oz (42 g) shot of vodka, the number of calories are as follows: 70 proof (35%): 85 calories ...