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Cask strength (also known as barrel proof/barrel strength) is a term used by whisky (spelt "whiskey" in Ireland and the United States) and rum producers to describe a whisky or rum that has not been substantially diluted after its storage in a cask for maturation. The level of alcohol-by-volume (ABV) strength for a cask strength whisky or rum ...
Maker's Mark bourbon (Suntory Global Spirits) says the traditional definition is a whiskey produced using "approximately 1,000 gallons or less (19 barrels) from a mash bill of around 200 bushels of grain". [7] [8] Bernheim Original wheat whiskey (Heaven Hill) says that a small batch would involve "typically no more than 100" barrels. [9]
Most whiskies are sold at or near an alcoholic strength of 40% abv, which is the statutory minimum in some countries [12] – although the strength can vary, and cask-strength whisky may have as much as twice that alcohol percentage. Enthusiasts often prefer cask strength whisky for its concentrated flavors and customizable dilution experience.
In 2014, Maker's Mark released a Cask Strength Bourbon in limited quantities initially available to consumers only at their distillery gift shop. [16] Proof fluctuates each batch between 53% and 58% abv. The product was released on the global market in July 2016. [17] In November 2015 Beam Suntory announced a major expansion of the distillery. [18]
Alcohol concentration in beverages is commonly expressed as alcohol by volume (ABV), ranging from less than 0.1% in fruit juices to up to 98% in rare cases of spirits. A "standard drink" is used globally to quantify alcohol intake, though its definition varies widely by country. Serving sizes of alcoholic beverages also vary by country.
A whisky with an age statement is known as guaranteed-age whisky. A whisky without an age statement is known as a no age statement (NAS) whisky, the only guarantee being that all whisky contained in that bottle is at least three years old. The minimum bottling strength according to existing regulations is 40% alcohol by volume. [8]
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The production line at the Maker's Mark distillery. Brands are listed alphabetically by brand ownership and the name and location of the distillery. The brand owner is included if different. Alltech brands: Lexington Brewing and Distilling Company, Lexington, Kentucky. Town Branch; Brown–Forman brands: Brown–Forman Distillery, Shively: Old ...