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The "X" on alchol is todays equivalent to % it dates back to when we couldn't work out exactly what percentage and therfore how strong an alcohol was, so instead an x was placed at the end to signify it's strength. One was a weak beverage like 2 to 9 %, two was a mild liqor at between 10 and 20 % and the classic XXX was strong and anything over 20% nowadays

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