How much is a dram in cl?

[Foxhound]

See topic. I'm only 26 years old and was introduced to Whisky via Chivas Regal, I'm trying different whiskies now. But how much is a dram. I want to keep things healthy here.

[Admiral]

There are many different definitions, theories, and opinions as to what the precise measure of a dram is.

I like this version: "A dram is a measure of whisky, the size of which depends on the generosity of the pourer".

Assuming that a dram is a standard measure of spirits, then (in this country at least) a standard measure is 30ml (millilitres). This is 3 cL.

[Aidan]

Here is an article that explains it, although the writer thinks Ireland is in the UK, so maybe he got other facts wrong.

http://www.rememberthepast.co.uk/recipes/wee_dram.htm

[Matt2]

http://www.bartleby.com/61/charts/M0182500.html

a. A unit of weight in the U.S. Customary System equal to 1/16 of an ounce or 27.34 grains (1.77 grams).

b. A unit of apothecary weight equal to 1/8 of an ounce or 60 grains (3.89 grams).

c. A small amount; a bit.

Take your pick depending on how much you want to drink

[SasquatchMan]

Whatever a dram is, I usually need two at the very least.

[Shigga]

hm dunno a dram that I pour myself is a 2-3cl standard, especially on tastings with friends, since it sums up to about 5 or 6 different drams then . For a real good friend it's the same, but the number of drams isn't limited. I usually get enough of one whisky after drinking a dram...

[Leonidych]

Well, I just looked in my English-Russian dictionaries and found three definitions similar to those posted by Matt, except for the last one:

c. A gulp of whisky.

Which strongly supports the idea that dram is an individual affair!