It's important to note that in the U.S., proof doesn't equal alcohol by volume. Let's say the vodka you pick off the shelf says "80 proof" on the front -- that doesn't mean that it has an ABV of 80%.

Low-entry barrel proof dramatically impacts a whiskey’s texture and flavor. Below is an overview of the practice and how it ...

College students spend more on alcohol than on textbooks. One 12 ounce beer = 5 ounce glass of wine = 1 ½ shots of 80 proof liquor. How alcohol affects you depends on: how much alcohol is ...

The standard 1.5 ounce serving of 80-proof alcohol has 96 calories even before you add any mixers. A 6-ounce serving of orange juice has 84 calories, but add a shot of alcohol to make it a ...