Learn about the alcohol content of drinks from lightest to strongest (2024)

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What is the weakest to strongest alcohol? ›

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No list is complete without this insane grain-alcohol spirit. Drinking this on its own is definitely not preferred as the 95% alcohol (190 proof) liquid (if you can call it that) will pretty much just dissolve in your throat before it even makes its way down (probably a good thing).

Non-alcoholic mocktails, light beers, and some white wines have the lowest alcohol content.

Unsurprisingly, that is up for debate and is very much subject to opinion, but many would say that anything above 80 proof or 40% alcohol by volume should be described as a particularly strong alcohol. Meanwhile, there are some spirits that have proof and ABV numbers that far surpass those.

Wines typically contain between 10 and 15% alcohol, while spirits (such as vodka, rum, and whiskey) contain between 35 and 40% alcohol. Thus, a standard drink of wine contains more alcohol than a standard drink of spirits. The different alcohol content in wines and spirits results in different effects on the body.

Whiskey contains more alcohol than vodka, which has an average alcohol content of about 35%. Whiskey is made of grains (barley, rye, and corn). Whereas vodka is made by potatoes or grains. Whiskey contains more sugar before it ferments.

So, Is Tequila Stronger than Vodka? The overwhelming majority of tequilas and vodkas are both bottled at 80 proof. This means that they all have exactly the same amount of alcohol in them. The alcohol is what gives you a headache and a hangover, if you drink too much.

Wine is typically 12% to 14% alcohol. Beer is typically 4% to 6% alcohol although some special beers can be as high as 10% or even more. So, in general, wine is about 3 times as strong as alcohol. Always check the label and drink sensibly.

The alcohol content of rum and vodka is very similar. Rum typically has an ABV of 40%, while vodka usually has an ABV of around 35%. However, there are some rum varieties that have an ABV as high as 50%.

New Amsterdam_® 100 Proof Vodka is made from the finest quality corn, five times distilled for unparalleled smoothness, and filtered three times to create a soft mouthfeel.

What whiskey is 100 proof? ›

Handpicked from select barrels, Old Forester 100 proof is a rich, complex bourbon. Spicy, robust, and bottled at 100 proof to maintain its distinct character and full flavor profile.

For a gin to be a gin, there must be at least 37.5% of pure alcohol in the total volume of liquid. Look for the ABV percentage on the next bottle you pick up. Sing Gin sits at a nicely-rounded 40%. Vodka's minimum alcohol content is the same – around 35% – but note the word 'minimum'!

So, Is Tequila Stronger than Vodka? The overwhelming majority of tequilas and vodkas are both bottled at 80 proof. This means that they all have exactly the same amount of alcohol in them. The alcohol is what gives you a headache and a hangover, if you drink too much.

Alcohol isn't a healthy choice in general, but some alcohol is better for you than others. Red wine, whiskey, tequila, and hard kombucha are healthier options than beer and sugary drinks. The CDC recommends you limit alcohol to 2 drinks a day if you're male and 1 if you're female.

Hard liquors can get you drunk faster than beer or wine, as they have a higher alcohol content. Doing shots can be particularly useful, as you'll be absorbing high alcohol products very fast. Vodka in particular has been shown to increase the speed of intoxication.