How many drinks in a fifth of scotch?

A standard bottle of Scotch, also known as a fifth, generally holds 750 milliliters (ml) of liquid. To determine the number of drinks in a fifth of Scotch, you need to consider the standard drink size and the alcohol content of the Scotch.

Generally, a standard drink is defined as containing approximately 0.6 fluid ounces (fl oz) of pure alcohol. The alcohol content of Scotch typically ranges from 40% to 60% alcohol by volume (ABV), which means that 40% to 60% of the volume of the Scotch is pure alcohol.

Based on these measurements, let's calculate the approximate number of drinks in a fifth of Scotch:

1. Convert the volume of the Scotch from milliliters (ml) to fluid ounces (fl oz):

750 ml ÷ 29.5735 ml/fl oz ≈ 25.36 fl oz

2. Multiply the total fluid ounces of the Scotch by the alcohol percentage to find the total fluid ounces of pure alcohol:

25.36 fl oz × (0.40 to 0.60) ABV ≈ 10.14 to 15.22 fl oz of pure alcohol

3. Divide the total fluid ounces of pure alcohol by the standard drink size (0.6 fl oz/drink):

10.14 fl oz / 0.6 fl oz/drink ≈ 17 drinks (for 40% ABV)

15.22 fl oz / 0.6 fl oz/drink ≈ 25 drinks (for 60% ABV)

Therefore, a fifth of Scotch (750 ml) contains approximately 17 (for 40% ABV) to 25 (for 60% ABV) standard-sized drinks. It's important to note that these calculations are approximate and may vary slightly based on the exact measurements and alcohol content of the specific bottle of Scotch. Always consume alcohol in moderation and responsibly.