Sentence examples for higher proofs from inspiring English sources

Some mezcals are smoky and tough, others are as herbaceous as a vermouth, but the quality is so high that they all go down surprisingly easily, even the higher proofs.

In the Canadian section of the liquor store, usually a model of stolid constancy, there are new bottles that proclaim themselves "small batch," "single barrel," and boast higher proofs and unusual wood treatments.

Higher warehouse temperatures results in more extraction from the barrel wood, darker tints, accelerating aging, higher proof and produce more flavorful whiskey.

And American distillers pay taxes based on alcohol content; higher proof brings higher fees.

"It takes time to acclimate your palate to the higher proof," he said.

Nadelmann cited infamous bootlegger Al Capone, who preferred higher proof spirits — which often bring more of a health risk.

The standard required to return an indictment by a grand jury is painstakingly low -- "probable cause" -- rather than the significantly higher "proof beyond a reasonable doubt" standard required for a conviction in a criminal trial.

The results were one-dimensional drinks that substitute high proofs and sugary sweetness for balance.

High-proof pucker, on the other hand, can indicate spoilage.

Mixologists recommend using high-proof bourbon and chill a tall glass beforehand.

Nice, though a bit too high proof for this early in the day.