π₯ Southern Comfort 100 Proof
The strongest Southern Comfort line; according to Sazerac UK, 50% ABV, with whiskey, caramel and fruit notes.
Southern Comfort 100 Proof is the strongest line of the American liqueur Southern Comfort. According to Sazerac UK, its strength is 50% ABV (100 proof on the American scale), and the drink is described as a premium expression with a full flavour. The number 100 refers to the strength, not to the age or quality.
Production. According to Sazerac UK, the profile is well balanced: whiskey notes with hints of caramel and fruit; it is served neat, over ice and in classic cocktails. The producer does not disclose the exact composition, the age of the whiskey or the cask type. Like the rest of the brand, this line is a whiskey-based liqueur rather than whiskey itself; the Original is 35% ABV according to Difford's Guide.
Why this matters to you. Higher strength means the alcohol acts more strongly, and a cocktail made with it can easily end up stronger than intended. Compare the 100 Proof with Southern Comfort Original (35%) and Black (40%), choosing by strength and sweetness. Check the label. The WHO reminds us that no level of alcohol consumption is safe.
Facts
| Legal basis | Reg. (EU) 2019/787, Annex I (liqueur) |
|---|---|
| EU category | liqueur (whiskey liqueur) |
| Raw material | whiskey, fruit and caramel notes (composition not disclosed) |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 50% ABV (100 proof; according to Sazerac UK) |
How it connects to Spirits
π₯ Southern Comfort 100 Proof β made from β π₯ Whisky β kind of β π₯ Spirits
Links
- Made from
- π₯ Whisky
- What it contains
- π¬ Sugar, π· Ethanol
- What it affects
- π· Alcohol and health, π· Drunk driving
- Part of
- π₯ Southern Comfort, πΈ Liqueurs
- Similar and different
- π₯ Southern Comfort Black, π₯ Southern Comfort Original, π₯ Southern Comfort Black, π₯ Southern Comfort Original
Frequently asked questions
Is it true that 100 Proof is 100% alcohol?
No. 100 proof on the American scale corresponds to 50% ABV.
What is the strength of Southern Comfort 100 Proof?
According to Sazerac UK, 50% ABV; check the label.
How does it differ from the Original?
In strength: the Original is 35% ABV according to Difford's Guide, and the 100 Proof is 50%.
What to read next
- π₯ Southern Comfort Black β The Southern Comfort line with a more pronounced whiskey taste; according to Sazerac UK, 40% ABV.
- π· Alcohol and health β Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- π· Ethanol β The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- π₯ Whisky β Grain distillate: under EU rules whisky is aged at least three years in oak casks, with a strength of 40% vol. or more.
- π¬ Sugar β Sucrose added to condensed milk, ice cream and sweet yogurts; WHO advises that free sugars supply less than 10% of daily energy.
Similar
π₯ Southern Comfort Black Β· π₯ Southern Comfort Original Β· π₯ Pimm's Blackberry & Elderflower Β· π₯ Pimm's Winter Cup Β· π₯ Midori Melon Liqueur Β· π₯ Pimm's No.1 Cup
β οΈ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Sazerac UK: Southern Comfort 100 Proof (50 %, higher-strength expression, whiskey notes with caramel and fruit)
- Difford's Guide: Southern Comfort Liqueur (Original 35 % for comparison; Sazerac owner)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/787 on spirit drinks (OJ L 130, 17.5.2019), Annex I (liqueur)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)