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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.

Best Tequila for the Money

September 9, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Money Saving Spirits Best Tequila for the Money

Unbar the ultimate tequila experience on a budget! Find the best tequila for the money – hidden gems and affordable that won’t compromise on taste.

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Don Julio Añejo Tequila

by Lydia Martin

Don Julio Añejo is the house’s standard aged tequila — añejo, not extra añejo — at 40% ABV / 80 proof , from NOM 1449 in Jalisco. The brief says 18 mo

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Scotch vs Whiskey vs Bourbon: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
What Is the Difference Between Scotch and Whiskey

Whiskey is the class. Scotch is the Scotland file. Bourbon is the US corn type. Glenfiddich 12 US 40%. Maker’s Mark 90. Not a ranking.

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Hennessy Master Blender’s Selection No. 3

September 9, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Bottle of Hennessy Master Blenders Selection No. 4 with Slices of Lemon on a Table

Master Blender’s Selection No. 3 is a single-batch Hennessy cognac from France, bottled at 43% ABV / 86 proof on the 2024 catalog row — three points a

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Aviation American Gin

September 9, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Aviation Gin Bottles

Aviation American Gin is an Oregon-distilled gin at 42% ABV / 84 proof — two points above the 40% US gin floor. This page is the clear, unaged gin, no

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Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack

September 9, 2026 by Lydia Martin
jack daniels

Gentleman Jack is Tennessee whiskey at 80 proof / 40% ABV , same strength as Old No. 7, from Lynchburg. The brand difference is an extra charcoal-mell

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Don Julio Reposado Tequila

September 9, 2026 by Lydia Martin
man holding Don Julio Reposado

Don Julio Reposado is 100% blue-weber tequila aged at least six months in American white oak, bottled at 40% ABV / 80 proof in Jalisco. NOM lock remai

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How Many Calories Are in a Vodka Tonic?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

1.5 oz 80-proof vodka is 97 kcal. Schweppes US tonic is 130 kcal / 12 oz. An 8 oz mixer pour makes the drink about 184 kcal. Diet tonic leaves 97.

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Is Bacardi Rum or Vodka?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Bacardi Superior is rum, not vodka. US rum is 27 CFR 5.147 at 40% or more. VA ABC lists Superior at 40% — FLAG vs unused brand.com ABV. Vodka is 27 CFR 5.142.

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Maker’s 46 Bourbon

September 9, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Makers Mark Makers 46 Bourbon Bottles and Glasses

Maker’s 46 is the stave-finished Maker’s — same wheated Kentucky straight bourbon, then ten seared French oak staves — typically 94 proof / 47% ABV on

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