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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.

15 Best Places To Buy Whiskey Online (2022 Updated)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Online shopping is a convenient way to search for rare and limited-edition whiskey bottles. You don’t have to put in so much effort to have that special whiskey

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Is Bourbon Good For You & Your Health? (2022 Updated)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Is Bourbon Good For You Your Health

Scientific research has shown that drinking wine can lower your body’s cholesterol levels and keep your heart healthy. We don’t know about you, but that sur

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Best Sipping Whiskey for Beginners

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Sipping Whiskeys For Beginners

If you are new to the world of whiskey, then you may be wondering what the best sipping whiskeys for beginners are. Unfortunately, whiskey isn’t for everyone. I

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Best Bourbon for a Paper Plane

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

The IBA Paper Plane is 30 ml each bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Aperol, and lemon. 30 ml of 40% bourbon is 0.67 of a drink; the liqueurs add more. Not a 2022 ranking.

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How To Make Corn Whiskey (2022 Updated)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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Making your own moonshine is very interesting, especially if you’re into whiskeys. However, it can be intimidating for some because there are different ingredie

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Glenlivet vs Glenfiddich: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Glenlivet 12 prints 40% official. Glenfiddich 12 is typically 40% — FLAG. Two Speyside single malts. Not a score.

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Bourbon vs Whiskey: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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Bourbon is a type of American whiskey: ≥51% corn, new charred oak, ≥40% ABV. All bourbon is whiskey; most whiskey is not bourbon. A 1.5 oz 40% pour is one standard drink.

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Best Affordable Whiskey to Drink Straight

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Affordable is not a TTB class. Straight whiskey is ≥2 years at ≥80 proof. A 1.5 oz 40% pour is one drink. Not a 15-bottle ranking or MSRP.

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What Is the Best Irish Whiskey to Drink Straight?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Irish Whiskey To Drink Straight

There is no official best Irish whiskey to drink straight. Irish whiskey is a legal file, not a taste score. Bushmills Original prints 40% / 80. Jameson Original prints 40%. Neat is a serve. No ranking.

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What to Mix With Bourbon

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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No official bourbon mixer. Maker’s Mark official 90 / 45%. Typical 40% FLAG. 100 ≠ BiB.

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