Alcohol Content of Hard Liquor*

Type
Proof
Brandy and cognac 80 to 90 proof (flavored may be 60 to 70 proof)
Gin 80 or 90 proof
Liqueurs (e.g., Amaretto) 30 to 60 proof (some, such as Southern Comfort, are higher, at 75 to 100 proof)
Rum 80 to 151 proof (flavored rum, such as spiced rum, may be 50 to 70 proof)
Tequila 80 to 100 proof
Vodka 80 to 100 proof (flavored vodkas may be 60 to 70 proof)
Whiskey, including bourbon and scotch 80 to 100 proof

*In a standard drink.
Proof is equal to double the percentage of alcohol. For example, 80 proof refers to 40 percent alcohol.