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overproof

Posted on 1 December, 2016 by Will Shenton
  • Adjective
  • Booze Type
  1. Used to describe a distilled spirit that is bottled at a significantly higher proof than standard for that category. “Overproof” is typically used to refer to rum and vodka, whereas whiskey is “cask strength” and gin is “navy strength.”

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  • List of overproof rums

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