110 proof

110 proof

Extremely strong or potent. Its original sense refers to the alcohol content of liquor. This cleanser is 110 proof. If it can't get the stain out, nothing can.
See also: 110, proof
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • 110
  • proof
  • tongue oil
  • Dutch courage
  • tongue loosener
  • loosener
  • bleach out
  • loaded
  • hoochfest
  • hootchfest
References in periodicals archive
Russell's Reserve - My favorite of the evening among the spirits tasted: a single barrel bourbon aged for 10 years; a drop of water releases the floral notes followed by sweet wood spices, baked vanilla cake, and caramel at 110 proof was smooth and round.
Wild Turkey Night
The lone surviving major Maryland-style rye, it's now available nationally in a sixyear-old, 110 proof iteration.
Bourbon isn't having all the fun: American whiskeys show no signs of slowing
Variations on those two brands alone, have led to both Chartreuse Green 110 proof and the slightly sweeter Yellow 80 proof, which many enjoy mixed.
Cordially yours
Hence, a spirit that is 90 proof is 45% alcohol, and a spirit that is 55% alcohol is 110 proof. The proof of the average spirit clocks in at 80, whereas the average proof of moonshine is 100, with some head-splitting concoctions registering at 160 proof or higher.
Artisanal moonshine
* American whiskey is barreled at 105 to 110 proof, considerably lower than other spirits, but the proof level increases during aging.
Something old, something new: whether trading on heritage or taking a hip stance, one thing is certain: this isn't your grandfather's American whiskey
Although a cask strength of 55.2% alcohol (110 proof).
The Glenfiddich anniversary dinner
The tequila comes off the still the second time at around 110 proof (55% alcohol) and is then cut with water to bring it down to bottle proof.
Tequila basics: everything you need to know about the primary ingredient in America's favorite cocktail