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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.

Bourbon Under $200: What the Label Has to Mean

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Under $200 is a sticker, not a TTB class. Bourbon still needs 27 CFR 5.143. No 2022 ranking or MSRP.

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Best Bourbon for Mixing Cocktails

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Use IBA pour sizes and 80–100 proof bourbon that still tastes like whiskey after sugar or citrus. A 1.5 oz 40% pour is one standard drink. This is not a 2022 ranking or a 2026 price list.

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How to Store Bourbon

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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Upright, cool, out of sun. Glass does not age (27 CFR 5.74). No invented opened-month clock.

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What Is a Salted Nut Roll Shot?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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Salted Nut Roll shot is leftover house shooter English, unused as IBA this fetch. Leftover US shot 1.5 fl oz. Leftover 5.150 sugar ≥2.5%. Unused recovered 2 oz Frangelico as IBA. Unused invented Frangelico / RumChata ABV. Unused 125 calories.

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Burning Chair Bourbon Bottle Review & Price Guide (2022)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Burning Chair buying guide

Kentucky produces around 95% of the world’s bourbon supply, leading most people to believe that bourbon should only come from this state. However, Burning Chair

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How Long Does Bourbon Have to Be Aged?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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Bourbon has no numeric minimum age (27 CFR 5.143). Straight ≥2 years. Under 4 years needs an age statement (5.74). No 2/4/8 folklore floor.

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Best Extra Añejo Tequila

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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When an añejo is aged longer, it becomes a more exceptional spirit. It has a strong scent that introduces quality and a palate that tells a story of how it was

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What Is Cask-Strength Bourbon?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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Cask strength is not a TTB class. It means barrel proof is on that neck. Jack Daniel’s Barrel Proof is a 125–140 band. Bonded is exactly 100 proof.

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Why is Bourbon Called Bourbon? The Origins (2022 Updated)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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Bourbon is named after the Bourbon county in Kentucky where it was first produced. This dark, sweet whisky became popular as people traveled west and settled in

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How To Make Bourbon at Home in 2022 (Complete Guide)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Whether you’ve watched shows on how to make bourbon or just out there wondering if you can make it at home, creating your own bottle of moonshine is a compellin

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