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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.

Buffalo Trace vs Eagle Rare: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
buffalo trace vs eagle rare

Buffalo Trace flagship and Eagle Rare 10 are both 90-proof Mash Bill #1 Kentucky straight bourbons from the same campus. Eagle Rare 10 is age-stated. A 1.5 oz pour is 1.13 drinks.

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Is Jägermeister a Whiskey?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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Jägermeister is a liqueur, not whiskey. US legal line 35% Alc/Vol; official .com unused — FLAG. Whiskey is 27 CFR 5.143 ≥40%.

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Kirkland Tequila Silver vs Patrón: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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Patrón Silver is 40% ABV, NOM 1492. Kirkland silver is typically 40% with a reported current NOM 1173. Same drink math. Not the same distillery. No invented MSRP.

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Kirkland Tequila: Proof, NOM, and Types

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Kirkland Tequila bottle, review and buying guide

Kirkland tequila is a Costco contract line. Current bottles are widely reported as NOM 1173 Santa Lucía. Older lots 1142 or 1472. Typical US 40% ABV — one drink per 1.5 oz. Read the NOM. No invented warehouse price.

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Whiskey Ingredients List: 3 Main Components (2022 Updated)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
whiskey ingredients list

Whiskey enthusiasts will surely agree that all whiskeys are not created equal. Whiskey is made from any grain, but the flavor will vary depending on the type of

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Does Sake Go Bad After Opening? Shelf Life Explained (2022)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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Sake is still a mystery to many consumers. If you have been consuming and experimenting with sake for a while, you have surely asked yourself whether or not a b

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How To Take A Tequila Shot With Lime? Answered (2022)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
how to take a tequila shot with lime

What’s a party without tequila shots? But wait, should it be tequila – lime – salt or salt – tequila – lime?

If you are unsure how to take a tequila shot wit

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What Does Triple Distilled Mean?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
what does triple distilled mean

Triple distilled is a process claim, not a TTB or SWR class. Jameson Original prints 40% on Pernod nutrition. Irish whiskey still has to meet the technical file. A 1.5-ounce 40% pour is one drink.

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Weller Antique 107: Proof, Wheat, and Buying Guide

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Weller Antique 107 bourbon bottle, review and buying guide

It is rumored that Weller Antique 107 uses the same mashbill as some Pappy Van Winkles, which has granted it the moniker “poor man’s Pappy” or “Baby Pap

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What Does Barrel Proof Mean?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
what does barrel proof mean

Barrel proof means the bottling proof is within two degrees of dump proof (27 CFR 5.87). It is not 100 proof and not bottled-in-bond. Drink count scales with the labeled ABV.

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