Le 04/10/2011 13:27, Invisible a écrit :
> On 04/10/2011 12:25 PM, Stephen wrote:
> 
>> Not many people can drink straight spirits unless they are used to it.
> 
> Used to it? Heck, I don't even know what the definition of "spirit"
> actually *is*...

can you trust: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distilled_beverages

spirit : no added sugar, at least 20% alcohol by volume
(that is at least 20° for the europeans, and if you want °proof... it
starts at 35°proof for UK, 40 for US )

With added suggar, it would be liqueur.

I would expect most serious spirits to start after 35°.
Casks-strength whisky (not the norm), are above 50°. (typical 60 to 65)

normal whisky is generally about 40°. (water is added when transferring
from the cask to the bottles)

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