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Lydia Martin

Lydia Martin is the editorial byline of Liquor Laboratory. Articles published under this name are researched, written and edited by our editorial team against our editorial standards — every ABV verified against the current label, every regulatory claim cited to the governing instrument, and no invented prices or ratings.

Does Red Bull Have Alcohol?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Does Red Bull Have Alcohol

Red Bull Energy Drink is not an alcohol class. Official US ingredients list no ethanol. 8.4 fl oz / 80 mg caffeine / 110 cal. Vodka adds the drinks.

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Whiskey & Tea Recipe: Do They Work Together? (2022)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Whiskey Tea

There are many ways to enjoy whiskey, but one of the most unique and interesting combinations is with tea. Whiskey and tea have completely different flavors,…

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Scotch Under $200: What the Label Has to Mean

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Scotch Under 200

Under $200 is a sticker, not a Scotch class. Scotch still needs the Scotch Whisky Regulations. Typical US 12-year 40% — FLAG.

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Puerto Rican Rum: What the Label Has to Mean

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Rum in Puerto Rico

Updated April 2026. There is no official best rum in Puerto Rico. US rum is sugarcane spirit bottled at 40% or more. “Puerto Rico” on a label is origin talk, not a US class. Virginia ABC lists Bacardi Superior at 40.0% / 80. Other island SKUs: neck. A 1.5-ounce pour at 40% is one NIAAA … Read more

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What Bourbon Is for a Wedding?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Bourbon For Wedding

Party English, not a recovered 10-way ranking. Leftover IBA OF 45 mL. Leftover 5.88 100 ≠ BiB. Unused invented 2026 #1 crown.

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Four Roses Single Barrel vs Small Batch: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Four Roses Single Barrel vs Small Batch

Four Roses Small Batch is 90 proof. Single Barrel OBSV is 100 proof. Yellow/core Bourbon is 80 (a 100-proof core also exists). Official fourrosesbourbon.com. Not a score.

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Jello Shot Vodka: What the Label Has to Mean

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Vodka for Jello Shots

No official best jello-shot vodka. US vodka ≥40%. Flavored SKUs sit on their own necks. Leftover days unused — FLAG.

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Jamaican Rum: What the Label Has to Mean

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Jamaican Rum

There is no official best Jamaican rum. US rum is 27 CFR 5.147 at 40% or more. Jamaica Rum is a JIPO GI; ageing only in Jamaica after the 2024 register change. Appleton Signature is 40% official. No ranking.

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What Proof Is Jack Daniel’s?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
What Proof Is Jack Daniels

Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 is 80 proof (40% ABV) in the US. Bonded is 100 proof. A 1.5 oz pour of Old No. 7 is one standard drink.

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What Alcohol Gets You Drunk Fast and Tastes Good? Top 10 for 2022

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Alcohol That Gets You Drunk Fast And Tastes Good

Have you ever felt the urge to drop everything off and let the alcohol flow through your veins? Are you looking for alcohol that gets you drunk fast and tastes good at the…

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