Alcohol proof and percentage. What’s the difference and purpose?

Question

Alcohol proof and percentage. What’s the difference and purpose?

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Answer 1

The original, old fashioned proof meant it could spill on gunpowder and not damage the powder’s ability to burn. This was important back in the days when alcohol (rum) was given as part of the navy daily ration. It was stored near the powder and nobody wanted the powder to get f’d up and not work.

today the definition has changed, as I’m sure other posters will point out.

Answer 2

The original, old fashioned proof meant it could spill on gunpowder and not damage the powder’s ability to burn. This was important back in the days when alcohol (rum) was given as part of the navy daily ration. It was stored near the powder and nobody wanted the powder to get f’d up and not work.

today the definition has changed, as I’m sure other posters will point out.