Alcohol | Content In Whisky

Cask Strength whisky is bottled directly from the barrel without any water added to dilute it.

Distilled spirits. Ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl, spirits of wine, whisky, rum, brandy, gin, and other distilled spirits, eCFR (.gov) Sources of Volatile Aromatic Congeners in Whiskey - MDPI alcohol content in whisky

| ABV Range | Common Name | Characteristics | Best Way to Drink | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Standard / Single Malt | Approachable, lower burn, usually chill-filtered. | Neat or on the rocks. | | 46% | "Premium" Standard | Often Non-Chill Filtered, more texture/oil. | Neat. | | 50% - 55% | "Overproof" | Robust, spicy, intense flavor. | Neat (careful) or in cocktails. | | 57%+ | Navy Strength | Historic standard, very intense. | Cocktails or with heavy dilution. | | 55% - 65%+ | Cask Strength | Undiluted, highest viscosity, varies by barrel. | Neat with careful water addition. | Cask Strength whisky is bottled directly from the