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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.

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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Peanut Butter Whiskey: Proof, Types, and Drink Math

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

There is no official best peanut butter whiskey. Flavoring is not a TTB class. Skrewball prints 35% / 70 on 2026 brand legal copy. Not straight whiskey. No ranking.

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Best Sipping Bourbon

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Sipping bourbon is not a TTB class. Straight bourbon is ≥2 years at ≥80 proof. Higher proof and bottled-in-bond change the drink math. No 2022 ranking or MSRP.

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11 Best English Whiskey Brands (2022 Updated)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Scotch may be the top producer of whisky globally, but it is not the only one. There are also English whisky brands that started to emerge in the last few years

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What Are Salted Caramel Crown Royal Recipes?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Salted Caramel Crown Royal Recipe

Official this fetch: Crown Royal Salted Caramel is leftover flavored Canadian whisky at 35%. Leftover Deluxe 40/80. Unused cider punch as IBA. Unused White Russian as IBA.

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What Is Sour Mash Whiskey?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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Sour mash is a fermentation process that reuses backset. It is not a TTB class. Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 prints 40%. Most bourbon is sour-mashed.

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What Is the Best Whiskey to Drink Straight?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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There is no official best whiskey to drink straight. Straight is a TTB aging rule, not a taste score. Neat is a serve. 100 proof is not bottled-in-bond. No ranking.

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Whiskey Under $100: What the Label Has to Mean

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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Under $100 is a sticker, not a TTB class. Whiskey still needs 27 CFR 5.143 and the 40% floor unless it is a specialty.

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Herradura Tequila: Proof, NOM, and Types

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Herradura tequila bottle, review and buying guide

Herradura is 100% agave tequila from Casa Herradura, Amatitán, NOM 1119, owned by Brown-Forman. The 2026 brand footer prints 40% ABV. A 1.5 oz pour is one standard drink.

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Woodford Reserve: Proof, Types, and Buying Guide

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Woodford Reserve bourbon bottle, review and buying guide

Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select is 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) on the brand page. A 1.5 oz pour is 1.13 standard drinks. Brown-Forman, Versailles, Kentucky. No invented MSRP.

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