Nope! That is NO LONGER the case. You're simply not up-to-date, my friend.
JD Black has turned from 43% (86 proof) to 40% (80 proof) 8 years ago, that is, in 2004.

Drunkard magazine has aroused a huge riot in people and, unlike many other magazines, at least made the people AWARE of the change. Because, lo' and behold. many didn't even realize they now drank a "watered-down" whiskey.

-Andy