Sailor Jerry Rum: 92 Proof, and Why It Isn’t Navy Strength
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
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.
Is Paul Masson Brandy Good? An Honest Assessment
Paul Masson is American brandy at 40% ABV, and its VSOP label is voluntary rather than regulated. What it’s good at, where it falls short, and how it compares.
Rémy Martin VSOP vs XO: What the Cognac Tiers Actually Mean
VSOP requires 4 years, XO requires 10 since 2018 — both refer to the youngest spirit in the blend. What separates the Rémy Martin range, and which to buy.
Types of Gin Explained: London Dry, Old Tom, Navy Strength and More
US gin is juniper spirit at ≥40% ABV. London Dry is a style. A 750 mL at 40% is about 17 standard drinks. No 2021 price catalog.
Bombay Sapphire: US Proof, Sizes, and Drink Math
US Bombay Sapphire is typically 47% ABV (94 proof) — 1.18 standard drinks per 1.5 oz. Many other markets are 40%. Bacardi-owned. No invented price.
Hendrick’s Gin: Proof, Types, 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.
Hennessy Bottle Sizes, Proof, and Buying Guide
Hennessy is 40% ABV cognac in the core US V.S / V.S.O.P / X.O line. A 750 mL is about 17 standard drinks. Street prices are snapshots, not MSRP.
Rum vs Whiskey: What’s the Difference?
Rum is sugarcane (27 CFR 5.151). Whiskey is grain, with oak rules by type (5.143). Most US bottles of both are ≥40% ABV. A 1.5 oz 40% pour is one standard drink.
Brandy vs Bourbon: What’s the Difference?
Brandy is a fruit distillate (27 CFR 5.145). Bourbon is US corn whiskey in new charred oak. Many US bottles of both are 40% — a 1.5 oz pour is then one drink.