Most avid drinkers know that both ABV and proof refer to the alcohol content of a spirit, but what is the difference between ...

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 ...

For example: 80-proof vodka (40% alcohol; the most common type) has 64 calories per 1oz 86-proof vodka (43% alcohol) has 70 calories/1 oz 90-proof vodka (45% alcohol) has 73 calories/1 oz 100 ...