___ Outer Banks Distilling in downtown Manteo was handing out free bottles of 150-proof alcohol on Thursday. People were lined up on Budleigh Street in front of the distillery to get some.

When choosing an alcoholic drink, the proof is a quick way to gauge its potency. A bottle of whiskey marked 120 proof is 60% ABV, letting you know it's stronger than a 40 proof (20% ABV) liqueur.

___ Outer Banks Distilling in downtown Manteo was handing out free bottles of 150-proof alcohol on Thursday. People were lined up on Budleigh Street in front of the distillery to get some.

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The proof system was devised to measure the alcohol content of high-potency beverages. Beer, cider, and wine typically have far less alcohol content than spirits or liquors.