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   >I heard that American whiskey contains as much alcohol as a producer wants, up   
   >to 90%.   
      
   I have heard of at least up to 150 proof (75%), but there could be some   
   that is 180 proof.   
      
   >I suspect the alcohol degrees in Russia are actually equal to the alcohol   
   >percentage. But why we call it "degrees" is a puzzle for me. For instance, the   
   >strength of pure alcohol is 90 degrees. Is it 90%? Why 90%, not 100% if it is   
   a   
   >pure substance?   
      
   Maybe, by law, they have to account for the possibility that some   
   condensation or other water has gotten into the mix over time?   
      
   Mike   
      
      
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