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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.

Rabbit Hole Bourbon Bottle Review & Price Guide (2022)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Introduced in 2012, Rabbit Hole impressively entered the bustling whiskey market with golden awards from New York World Wine & Spirits and San Francisco Wor

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Best Bourbon for a Manhattan

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

The IBA Manhattan is 50 ml rye, 20 ml sweet vermouth, and a dash of Angostura. Bourbon is a legal substitute. 90–100 proof still tastes like whiskey after vermouth. Not a 2022 ranking.

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Best Bourbon for a Kentucky Mule

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

A Kentucky Mule is a Moscow Mule built on bourbon. The IBA Moscow Mule is 45 ml vodka, 120 ml ginger beer, 10 ml lime. Swap 45 ml 40% bourbon = one drink. Not a 2022 ranking.

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Don Julio 70 Price Review & Buying Guide (2022 Updated)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Don Julio 70 Añejo is a special release for the 70th anniversary of Don Julio Tequilas. It was a rare variant when it was released back in 2012. What made it s

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Tequila in Mexico: NOM, 100% Agave, and Proof — Not a Ranking

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official best tequila in Mexico. CRT/NOM, 100% agave vs mixto, 35–55% ABV. Most US bottles 40%. No invented ranking.

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Casamigos vs Don Julio: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Both Casamigos Blanco and Don Julio Blanco print 40% ABV on current brand pages — one drink per 1.5 oz. Current Casamigos NOM is 1609 (historical 1416). Don Julio is NOM 1449. Both Diageo. Not a score.

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Gentleman Jack vs Jack Daniel’s: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Gentleman Jack vs Jack Daniels 1

Both are 40% / 80 proof Tennessee whiskey on Brown-Forman’s US product-info sheet. Gentleman Jack is double-mellowed. Not a score.

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Proper No. Twelve vs Jameson: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Jameson is 40% on the prior official nutrition page. Proper No. Twelve is 40% / 80 proof on Virginia ABC this run. Both are Irish whiskey. Not a score.

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Scotch vs Bourbon: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Scotch vs Bourbon 1

Scotch is whisky distilled and aged in Scotland (≥3 years). Bourbon is US whiskey, ≥51% corn, new charred oak. A 1.5 oz 40% pour is one standard drink either way.

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Liquor Buying Guide for Beginners: Classes, Proof, and Drink Math

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Liquor Buying Guide For Beginners

A 1.5 oz pour of 40% spirit is one US standard drink. A 750 mL at 40% is about 17 drinks. Buy the TTB class on the label. No invented prices.

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