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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.

Is Buffalo Trace a Wheated Bourbon?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
is buffalo trace a wheated bourbon

Buffalo Trace flagship prints Mash Bill #1, not a wheated mash. Weller is the wheated line on the same campus.

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Buchanan’s Two Souls Scotch Whisky Price Guide & Review (2022)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Buchanans Two Souls buying guide

Two Souls Buchanan is your not-so-ordinary blended Scotch whisky. Instead of finishing in a normal whisky cask, its extended maturation happens in ex Don Julio

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What Is MGP Bourbon?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
what is mgp bourbon

MGP is a contract distiller in Lawrenceburg, Indiana — not a TTB bourbon class. Proof and DSP are on the neck. Mash % not invented.

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10 MGP Bourbon Brands To Try (2022 Updated)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
MGP Bourbon Brands

Midwest Grain Products, or sourced whiskey, are pretty commonplace in the whiskey world and have been around for decades, even though brands do not disclose it.

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What Does Two Fingers of Whiskey Mean? Answered (2022 Updated)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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There are several ways to drink whiskey, and we’re sure you’ve heard people order “fingers” of alcohol at some point. But what do two fingers of whiskey mean?

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Best Rye for an Old Fashioned: The Original Spirit, and 7 Bottles

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Rye Whiskey For Old Fashioned

American whiskey in 1806 was mostly rye — which makes rye arguably the original Old Fashioned spirit. Why it suits the drink, and the seven bottles to buy.

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Best Blanco Tequila for Margaritas

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Blanco Tequila for Margaritas

The IBA Margarita is 50 ml 100% agave tequila, 20 ml triple sec, and 15 ml lime. Blanco is the unaged CRT class. Most US blancos are 40% ABV. Not a 10-bottle ranking.

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Buffalo Trace vs Woodford Reserve: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
buffalo trace vs woodford reserve

Buffalo Trace is 90 proof / 45% ABV. Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select is 90.4 proof / 45.2%. A 1.5 oz pour is 1.13 drinks either way at this precision. Different companies. Not a score.

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Buffalo Trace vs Maker’s Mark: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
buffalo trace vs makers mark

Buffalo Trace flagship is 90 proof / 45%. Maker’s Mark is 90 proof / 45% on the brand story (wheated). Different campuses. A 1.5 oz pour of either is 1.13 drinks.

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How is the Costco Bourbon Selection? Answered (2022)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
how is the costco bourbon selection

For many people, bourbon is their go-to drink of choice. Its rich taste and smooth finish make it ideal for sipping neat or on the rocks.

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