10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OVERPROOF»
Discover the use of
overproof in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
overproof and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Parliamentary Papers, House of Commons and Command
Gallons (including overproof) 6,858,363 3,209,038 1,987,662 323,698 400,071 <
3,589,672 2,491,533 6,081,205 Spirits of Guernsey or Jersey. Gallons (including
overproofT) 8,266 8,023 335 76 5,389 3,953 9,342 Spirits mixed in Bond.
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons, 1843
2
Rum: The Epic Story Of The Drink That Conquered The World
Overproof is also seen as a cure for hangovers; ill Jamaicans will soak a herring
in the stuff, set it on fire, and eat it. Expectant mothers are often asked to bring a
bottle of overproof to the hospital. Because of the purity of the white rum, newborn
...
Charles A. Coulombe, 2005
3
Wine and Spirit Adulterators Unmasked
t. d. at 35 per cent, overproof . at 2. 6 pergal. 3. 15. 0 Duty on 30 gals. . 8. 6 12. 15.
0 Duty on 7| gals, of overproof (the proportion on 60 gals, at 25 per cent.
overproof) . 8. 6 3. 3. 9 30 gallons Leeward Island Rum, at 8 per cent, overproof. l!
9 2.
4
Queensland Agricultural Journal
The spirit of wine available is, however, overproof of varying strength, so a fresh
calculation is necessary to determine the amount required Suppose it is 30
degrees overproof ; then, as 100 gallons of this spirit are equal h\ strength to 130
...
5
A Supplement to the Edition of Mr. McCulloch's Commercial ...
Possessions ; viz. i West India and Mauritius - 1,988,988 overproof). overproof).
OV202,893' overproof). 2,44(5,641 340,683 452,830 122,132 156,423 70,640
East India 104,324 92,456 61,239 157,026 227,063 I West India, Mauritius, and ...
6
The Art of Perfumery and the Methods of Obtaining the Odors ...
The rectified spirit of the Pharmacopoeia is 56 per cent, overproof, and may be
reduced to proof by strictly adhering to the directions there given — viz, to mix five
measures with three of water. The result, however, will not be eight measures of ...
George William Septimus Piesse, 1867
7
Wine and spirit adulterators unmasked. By one of the old school
Example. 4. —. To make up as fine Jamaica Rum, 101 gallons, to cost 11*. per
gallon ; the strength, proof, 30 gals. Jamaica Rum, at 25 per cent, overproof, at
Duty on 30 gals. . — Duty on 1\ gals, of the overproof (proportion on 30 gals, at 25
...
8
The Wine and Spirit Bulletin
840 future to the spirit receiver its strength varied from thir- Malt extract "do 70
teen to eighteen overproof, and where there was a second England- distillation it
varied from forty to fifty overproof. In Ire- ^Malt quarters.. 81,289 ^and the spirit ...
9
The Art of Perfumery And Methods of Obtaining the Odors of ...
at 56 per cent. overproof, signifies that 100 gallons of it are equal to 156 gallons
of proof spirit; while a spirit at 20 per cent. underproof, signifies that 100 gallons
are equal to 80 gallons at proof. The rectified spirit of the Pharmacopœia is 56
per ...
George William Septimus Piesse, 2012
10
TABLES OF THE REVENUE,POPULATION,COMMERCE,&c. OF THE UNITED ...
Total Imperial Gallons (including Overproof.) 75,592 778 14,077 159,747
1,294,337 22,800 24,819 131,984 11,930 145,909 229,582 6,671 20,539 15 13
1.464,970 177,210 84,145 31,295 311,968 17,706 10,858 26,350 49,161 71
Quantities ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OVERPROOF»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
overproof is used in the context of the following news items.
Wet Dreams tomorrow
THE ultimate summer party experience in Negril will kick off tomorrow with the 10th staging of Charley's JB Overproof Rum's 'Wet Dreams' party ... «Jamaica Observer, Jul 15»
Taste Regina: Going retro to quench summertime thirst
Here, he combines sherry with overproof and dark rum, a red wine falernum (a sweet syrup with warm spices like fresh ginger and star anise), ... «Regina Leader-Post, Jul 15»
Bloomington softball tourney is a hit again
Two Minneapolis teams met in the men's tier III finals with Overproof/Krown beating The Future in the title game (no score reported). One new ... «The Sun Current, Jul 15»
Your First Look at The Golden Tiki Cocktail Menu
Aged rum from Trinidad is mixed with Jamaican Overproof, orange and passion fruit juices. Honey mango syrup and coffee liquor complete this ... «Eater, Jul 15»
Scientists decide there are 4 kinds of drunks
... clubs of my youth were not genteel in any way and tossed back their overproof rum and chaser with as much gusto as the male “rummies”. «Ledger Gazette, Jul 15»
Photo: Well done
... at the Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum Boxing Contender Series which ended last Saturday night at the National Indoor Sports Centre. «Jamaica Observer, Jul 15»
Wray & Nephew's Jamaica Rum Tings
The overproof rum specialists Wray & Nephew plunge into summer with a run of Caribbean parties in London, Leeds and Bristol. Celebrating ... «Skiddle.com, Jul 15»
We Rum This Town
A dizzying blend of Bacardi 8, Appleton Estate Reserve, Zaya 12 Year and Wray & Nephew Overproof rums with white grapes, fresh lime juice, ... «Vegas Seven, Jul 15»
The Fantastic Four Explained by Cocktails
Layer the overproof rum on top and ignite. See what happens. This drink is a fantastically bad idea, because giving Johnny Storm flame powers ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»
NADB semis on at NHT today
... on course to retain their National Association of Domino Bodies (NADB) Kingston & St Andrew Region Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum ... «Jamaica Observer, Jul 15»
