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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.

Who Makes Casamigos Tequila?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
who makes casamigos tequila

Diageo has owned Casamigos since 2017. Current bottles commonly carry NOM 1609 (Diageo México Operaciones, Atotonilco El Alto). Older NOM 1416 bottles exist. Read the label. Typical US ABV is 40%.

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How to Drink Rye Whiskey

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
how to drink rye whiskey

A neat sip is bar method, not a class. US rye is 27 CFR 5.143 ≥51% rye, ≥40%. Typical US 40% FLAG.

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512 Tequila vs 818: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
512 tequila vs 818

512 and 818 flagships are both typically 40% ABV / 80 proof 100% agave tequilas. A 1.5 oz pour is one standard drink either way. They are not the same NOM. Read the bottle. Not a tasting score.

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Is Jose Cuervo 100% Agave?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
is jose cuervo 100 agave

Jose Cuervo Especial is mixto 51/49. Tradicional is 100% blue weber. NOM 1122. Typical US 40% FLAG. Not Casamigos 1609.

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How Much Is a Leftover Firstleaf Wine Club?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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Wine-club English, not a recovered 2022 price statute. Official this fetch firstleaf.com first 6 $44.95 / after $99 unused as a leftover club lock. Unused recovered $39.95 / $89.94 as 2026 MSRP.

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The BrewHouse San Juan Capistrano: Taproom, Not a Brewery

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
The Brew House

The BrewHouse at 31896 Plaza Dr D3, San Juan Capistrano is a taproom, not a brewery. Confirm hours on brewhousesjc.com. Same slug.

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Cane River Brewing: Closed — What Happened in Natchitoches

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Cane River Brewing Co

Cane River Brewing in Natchitoches is closed. Flying Heart lists 108 Mill St. Same slug. No invented hours or tap list.

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Does Margarita Mix Have Alcohol?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
does margarita mix have alcohol

Mixer bottles are usually 0%. Ready-to-drink margaritas are a different class. IBA Margarita: 50/20/15. Official Cuervo mix ABV unused — FLAG.

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Does Walgreens Sell Liquor? Beer, Wine, and Spirits Are Different Licenses

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
does walgreens sell liquor

Some Walgreens sell beer and wine. Spirits only where that store is licensed. No 50-state map. No company-wide 10–10 clock.

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Who Makes Kirkland Chardonnay?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
who makes kirkland chardonnay

Kirkland Chardonnay is contract-bottled by SKU. 2023–24 Sonoma County bottles were read as Grape and Grain / Precept. Other appellations differ. A 5 oz 12% pour is one standard drink.

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