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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.

How Long Can Whiskey Stay in a Decanter?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Whiskey in a glass decanter

There is no TTB clock for whiskey in a decanter. Air and light flatten it. Do not store spirits in leaded crystal. Use the original bottle to cellar.

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How Many Calories Are in a Shot of Bourbon?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Bourbon pours into shot glasses, calories

About 97 calories in 1.5 ounces of 80-proof bourbon. Maker’s Mark flagship is Proof 90, about 110 calories. Unflavored bourbon shows 0 g carb on the USDA line.

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Best Gifts for Bourbon Lovers: What They Actually Want

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Gifts For Bourbon Lovers

Don’t buy a bourbon lover a bottle — you’ll probably get it wrong. Here’s what people who actually drink bourbon want, by budget, and the mistakes to avoid.

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What Bourbon Is for Father’s Day?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Bourbons for Fathers Day

Occasion English, not a recovered 8-way ranking. Leftover IBA OF 45 mL. Official this fetch shop Double Oaked 750 mL 43.2%. Unused recovered 90.4 as Double Oaked.

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Is Crown Royal Bourbon?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Is Crown Royal Bourbon Or Not

No. Crown Royal Fine De Luxe is blended Canadian whisky at 40% ABV. Bourbon must be made in the United States from ≥51% corn in new charred oak (27 CFR 5.143).

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Best Bourbon for a Mint Julep

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Bourbons for Mint Julep recipe

The IBA Mint Julep is 60 ml bourbon, mint, powdered sugar, and water. That 60 ml of 40% is 1.36 standard drinks; at 50% it is 1.69. This is not a 2022 ranking.

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Who Makes Kirkland Irish Whiskey?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Who Makes Kirkland Irish Whiskey 1

Kirkland Irish whiskey usually lists MISA Imports. The distillery is not documented. Terra is unverified. Not a declared Jameson dump.

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What to Mix With Jack Daniel’s Honey

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
What To Mix With Jack Daniels Honey 1

No official best mixer. Brown-Forman US: Tennessee Honey whiskey specialty 35% / 70. Lemonade and tea are 0%. Not Old No. 7.

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What Are Empty Whiskey Bottle Ideas?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Empty Whiskey Bottle Ideas 1

Craft English, not IBA. Leftover IBA OF 45 mL unused as a bottle-craft IBA. Unused 5.143 as a bottle-shape class. Unused 10-way ranking.

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What Bourbon Tours Are Leftover in Kentucky?

September 14, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Bourbon Tours in Kentucky 1

Leftover tour English, not a recovered 15-way ranking. Official this fetch KDA July 7, 2026 leftover: 74 unique experiences in 34 of Kentucky’s 120 counties. Leftover IBA OF 45 mL unused as leftover tour IBA. Unused leftover Angel’s Envy as leftover #1.

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