Where does proof come from alcohol?

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according to legend, the concept of "proof" comes from soldiers in the british royal navy, who (back in the 18^th century) had to douse their gunpowder in rum as a test of its potency. if the wet gunpowder still ignited, it was "proof" the alcohol content was high enough, 57% abv.

Picarmention1983 · Answer 1 · 2022-06-01T00:59:33+0000

according to legend, the concept of "proof" comes from soldiers in the british royal navy, who (back in the 18^th century) had to douse their gunpowder in rum as a test of its potency. if the wet gunpowder still ignited, it was "proof" the alcohol content was high enough, 57% abv.

Where does proof come from alcohol?

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