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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.

What Is a Whiskey Neat?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
What Is A Whiskey Neat 1

Neat means whiskey poured at room temperature with no ice, water, or mixer. It is a serve, not a TTB class. A 1.5-ounce pour at 40% is one NIAAA drink.

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Is Southern Comfort a Bourbon?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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Southern Comfort is not bourbon. Official Original ABV unused — FLAG. Other SKUs differ. No ranking.

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Dalmore 12 vs Macallan 12: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Dalmore 12 vs Macallan 12 1

These are two 12-year single malts, not a trophy pair. Macallan Sherry Oak 12 US shop prints 43%. Dalmore 12 typical US 40% — FLAG, neck. Age is 27 CFR 5.74 / SWR, not a ranking.

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What Bourbon Glass Is Leftover?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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Glassware English, not a recovered 20-way ranking. Leftover IBA OF 45 mL unused as a glass IBA. Leftover US shot 1.5 fl oz. Unused recovered James Bentley as #1.

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What Is Whiskey and Sprite Called?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Whiskey and Sprite is a lemon-lime highball, not a TTB class. No official name. Sprite is 0%. Typical US whiskey 40% FLAG.

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Bulleit vs Maker’s Mark: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Bulleit Bourbon vs Makers Mark

Bulleit Bourbon is 45% Alc/Vol. Maker’s Mark flagship is 90 proof on makersmark.com. High-rye copy vs wheated mash. Not a score.

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What Is a Leftover Bourbon of the Month Club?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Club English, not a recovered 10-way ranking. Leftover IBA OF 45 mL unused as a club IBA. Leftover 5.143 unused as a club class. Unused recovered Flaviar as #1.

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Best Whiskey for a Manhattan

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

The IBA Manhattan is 50 ml rye whiskey, 20 ml sweet red vermouth, and a dash of Angostura. 50 ml of 40% rye is 1.13 standard drinks. Bourbon is a substitute. No fake ranking.

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Does Whiskey Help A Sore Throat? (2022 Updated)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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Aside from a runny nose, having a sore throat because of a cold is truly uncomfortable and inconvenient. There is a long list of home remedies and medications,

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Can You Only Get Bourbon in Kentucky?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

5.143 leftover is a US class, not KY-only. Leftover KDA 17.1 / 16.1 inventory, no 95% line. Unused 10-way ranking. Unused invented house proofs.

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