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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.

How to Store Tequila

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
How to Store Tequila 1

Upright, cool, out of sun. Glass does not continue agave aging. No invented opened-month clock. USDA 2-hour is leftover food.

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Does Tequila Go Bad?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Tequila shots with lime, does tequila go bad

Unopened tequila does not spoil like margarita mix. Opened bottles oxidize. Most US bottles are 40% ABV. Mixers follow a different clock.

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What Does Whiskey Taste Like?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Whiskey pour into snifter, taste

Whiskey tastes like ethanol plus oak and grain. Bourbon leans vanilla and caramel; rye is spicier; peated Scotch is smoky. Proof and ice change the volume.

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Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Bottle Prices, Sizes & Types (2022)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Cabernet Sauvignon 1

If you’re looking for delectable liquor to match your high-flavor meal, then the Cabernet Sauvignon might suit your palate. This high-tannin vino is one of th

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What Juice Goes Good With Hennessy?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
What Juice Goes Good With Hennessy 1

Cranberry and pineapple are common mixers. Leftover V.S/V.S.O.P/X.O 40.0%/80. 5.145 cognac is Cognac-region grape brandy. Berry this search is V.S + cranberry. No #1 juice.

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Pinot Noir Wine Bottle Prices, Sizes & Types (2022 Updated)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Known as the “seductress of all wines,” a bottle of Pinot Noir can be spotted both on supermarket shelves and in world-famous auctions. Find out more about

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Chardonnay Wine Bottle Prices, Sizes & Types (2022 Updated)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Chardonnay 3

Dubbed as the “winemaker’s grape,” Chardonnay wines are considered one of the “most famous wines” in the world. It’s no wonder that this grape wine

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Who Makes Kirkland Vodka?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Kirkland Signature American Vodka, who makes it

There have been rumors surrounding Kirkland products for the past few years. Some say that Crown Royal is similar to Kirkland Canadian Whiskey, but who makes Kirkland Vodka…

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How Many Smirnoff Ice to Get Drunk?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Generic flavored-malt bottle labeled 11.2 ounces at 4.5% ABV, about 0.84 US standard drinks, not vodka.

US Smirnoff Ice Original is 4.5% ABV in an 11.2 oz bottle — about 0.84 standard drinks. It is a malt beverage, not vodka. Math, not a recipe.

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Moonshine vs Vodka: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Moonshine vs Vodka 1

Moonshine is not a TTB class. Vodka is 27 CFR 5.142 — distilled to neutrality and bottled ≥40%. Legal jars labeled moonshine are often unaged corn whiskey or a flavored specialty. Proof is on the neck.

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