` == I was curious about the ABV so i sent an email to the company, here is the response: == ``Hi David,  Yes the alcohol strength of Beefeater in the USA and Duty Free is 47%. Dutyfree is higher because traditionally this channel sold at higher strength as they were not restricted by tax. The US has historically always been at 47%.  The rest of the world including the UK is at 40%. Both strengths are excellent products and have won numerous awards.  I hope this answers your question.  Kind regard,  Jo Smith``  `