Question: is 40 proof a lot?
Answer: Brandy, gin, rum, tequila, vodka, and whiskey are typically 40 percent ABV or 80 proof. Some high-proof liquors—primarily whiskeys and rums—reach over 50 percent ABV (100 proof). ... Liqueurs tend to range from 15 to 30 percent ABV or 30 to 60 proof. Some, such as Cointreau and Bénédictine, are 40 percent ABV (80 proof).