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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.

SKYY Flavors: What the Label Has to Mean

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official best SKYY flavor. Official skyy.com Infusions ABV unused — FLAG. Flavor is 5.151, not a ranking.

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Gin vs Whiskey: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Gin vs Whiskey 1

Gin is a juniper-flavored spirit ≥40% ABV. Whiskey is a grain distillate stored in oak (27 CFR 5.143). A 1.5 oz 40% pour is one standard drink. Many US gins are 44–47%.

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Who Owns Grey Goose?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Who Owns Grey Goose

Bacardi Limited owns Grey Goose. Official Original 40%/80. France. 2004 acquisition announcement — no invented sale price. First-screen who/ABV/France.

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Does Gin Go Bad?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Gin cocktail with lime, does gin go bad

Unopened gin does not expire like beer. Opened bottles lose botanical aroma. TTB sets no expiration date. Vermouth is a different, perishable bottle.

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Buffalo Trace: Proof, Types, and Buying Guide

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Buffalo Trace bourbon bottle, review and buying guide

Buffalo Trace flagship is 90 proof (45% ABV) on the brand page. A 750 mL is about 19 standard drinks. No fake 2026 MSRP.

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What Mixes Well With Grey Goose

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
What Mixes Well With Grey Goose 1

No official Grey Goose mixer. Official Grey Goose vodka 40% / 80 proof. Essences are a different 30% SKU.

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Is Vodka and Dr Pepper Good?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Taste is palate talk. Dr Pepper is 0%. US vodka ≥40%. Flavored SKUs sit on their own necks.

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5 Best Whiskeys For No Hangover (2022 Updated)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Whiskey For No Hangover

With so many whiskey brands available, you may be wondering if there is a whiskey made for a pleasant evening and a hangover-free morning. But don’t worry, ther

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What Is Ukrainian Vodka?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Ukrainian Vodka Brands

5.142 this fetch: vodka is a type of neutral spirits bottled ≥40%. No TTB Ukrainian type row. No EU Ukrainian vodka GI this fetch. Unused 10-way ranking.

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What Vodka Is Made in Russia? Origin vs the Name

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
What Vodka Is Made In Russia

A Russian name is not Russian production. US imports of Russian-origin alcohol have been banned since March 2022. Stoli is Latvia. Smirnoff is Diageo.

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