The Silver Quaich

Ephemera on Single Malt Scotch from around the world.

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Location: San Jose, CA, United States

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Size, Strength & Quantity

Sizes of casks used for bulk production and their respective capacities.
Butt Casks : 500 Litres
Hogshead Casks : 250-305 Litres
American Barrel Casks : 173-191 Litres
Quarter Casks : 127- 159 Litres
Octave Casks : 45-68 Litres

Comparison of British and European alcohol by volume strengths to US proof strength.
50% ABV = 100° Proof
43% ABV = 86° Proof
40% ABV = 80° Proof

Liquid content of the bottles most commonly used for Scotch whisky sales.
Bottle = 70cl / 700ml
Half-bottle = 35cl / 350ml
Miniature = 5cl / 50ml

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