high-proof

[ hahy-proof ]

adjective

1. containing a high percentage of alcohol:

   high-proof spirits.

Example Sentences

In April, Grasse unveiled Spodee, a wine fortified with high proof moonshine that tastes strongly, and surprisingly, of chocolate.

From The Daily Beast

Besides, among seamen, Eau always means brandy; and Eau-de-vie, brandy of a high proof.

From Project Gutenberg

Mrs. Pallant was right and I had given high proof of levity in regarding her, with her beautiful daughter, as a "resource."

From Project Gutenberg

The brand used in the army is high proof and burns like fire going down, but it is warming.

From Project Gutenberg

Her yielding up these jewels was a high proof of the noble couturière's power over her frivolous heart.

From Project Gutenberg

It turned out that my water was high-proof gin; yet this draught had no more effect on me than if it had been so much cold water.

From Project Gutenberg