Cask Strength vs Barrel & Full Proof!

[@cleverhonky7186]

I’m glad somebody just explained it to me instead of just assuming I knew. Thanks bro!

[@eliwilson8242]

Honestly super useful info lol. I was always confused as to why knob creek 12 was listed as “full proof” on the website when it’s only 100 proof

[@loganclemons4961]

I don’t know if this is true but I think “barrel proof” is more American terminology, whereas “cask strength” is more common on European products (scotch, Irish, etc). I know exceptions do exist (I.e. makers mark cask strength) but I’m not aware of any scotch, Irish, or Japanese whisky that labels itself as “barrel proof”

[@JonesNMann]

I didn’t really specify regionally were the terms are used. I would agree that barrel is used more for American products (except MM does use cask) and cask on European but they still mean the same thing.

[@billsedutto8824]

@@JonesNMannI wonder if it’s because a barrel is specifically a 50 gallon and casks come in different sizes? Maybe MM uses a bigger sized cask?

[@JonesNMann]

@@billsedutto8824 That could have something to do with it, but I feel like MM just wants to be different. They even spell Whiskey, whisky.

[@eatingelizabethsfrizbee]

Got you some "Hazmat" EC, my favorite 😊

[@djwunwun2899]

I see you have that ECBP C919. NICE! I haven't found many bourbons i'm a fan of, but that is one. It's the only EC I've ever owned or tasted, and it's a banger. 136.8 proof, it brings the thunder & yet drinks a lot smoother than it has any right to. Also see you have that Weller Full proof. I haven't been able to find one yet. How does it compare to the EC?

[@lateefcarrere1649]

And here I am, just drinking it because my dad, Granddad, or uncle liked it...#themoreyouknow😁

[@distlledbrewedreviewed]

Excellent info my friend.

[@JS-fz6jh]

Did not know that's what full proof meant.

[@detroyt232323]

Dude bend that hat bill a little bit you look ridiculous 😂