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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.

New Amsterdam Gin Bottle Prices, Varieties & Buying Guide

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
New Amsterdam buying guide

The New Amsterdam Gin from the USA has always been a hot topic among gin purists. Is it even actually gin? You’ll be surprised to know that New Amsterdam gin is…

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Plymouth Bottle Prices, Common Varieties & Buying Guide

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Plymouth buying guide

Plymouth Gin has a 300-year-old history and is one of the oldest gin brands in the world. It’s the only gin that can only be distilled in Plymouth, England and there’s…

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Seagram’s Extra Dry Gin: US Proof, Types, and Buying Guide

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Seagram's Extra Dry gin bottle, review and buying guide

Seagram’s Extra Dry is an American gin bottled at 40% ABV / 80 proof, owned by Pernod Ricard. Seagram’s 7 Crown is a different Diageo whiskey. A 1.5 oz pour is one drink.

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Tanqueray Gin: US Proof, Types, and Buying Guide

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Tanqueray gin bottle, review and buying guide

US Tanqueray London Dry is 47.3% ABV / 94.6 proof on the brand page. UK bottles are often lower. A 1.5 oz US pour is 1.18 standard drinks. No invented MSRP.

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Tequila Types, Proof, and Buying Guide

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
tequila

Tequila is 35–55% ABV (CRT); most US bottles are 40%. 100% agave is not mixto. Blanco/reposado/añejo are age classes. A 750 mL at 40% is about 17 drinks.

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Types of Rum Explained: White, Gold, Dark, Spiced and Aged

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
rum

US rum is cane spirit at ≥40% ABV. Spiced rum can be lower — Captain Morgan Original US is 35%. A 750 mL at 40% is about 17 drinks.

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Captain Morgan Spiced Rum: Proof, Range, and Why It Isn’t Legally Rum

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Captain Morgan Original Spiced rum bottle, review and buying guide

US Captain Morgan Original Spiced is 35% ABV (70 proof) — flavored, not the 40% rum floor. A 1.5 oz pour is 0.88 standard drinks. No invented 2026 price.

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Sailor Jerry Rum: 92 Proof, and Why It Isn’t Navy Strength

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Sailor Jerry buying guide

The Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum is bold yet smooth and made from all-natural Caribbean flavors and rich aromatic spices. A blend of vanilla, cinnamon, and other flavors can be…

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Martell Cognac Explained: VS, VSOP, Cordon Bleu and XO

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Martell cognac bottle, review and buying guide

Martell is the oldest cognac house and the only major one that distills without lees. What that means for the taste, and what each tier in the range delivers.

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Hendrick’s Gin: Proof, Types, and Buying Guide

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Hendrick's gin bottle, review and buying guide

Hendrick’s is commonly 88 proof (44% ABV) in the US. The brand FAQ still cites 41.4% for other markets. A 1.5 oz US pour is 1.10 standard drinks.

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