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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.

Apple Whiskey: Proof, Types, and Drink Math

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Apple Whiskey

Apple whiskey is store English, not a TTB class. Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple is 35% on Brown-Forman’s US product-info sheet. Crown Royal Regal Apple is 35% on crownroyal.com. Not a ranking.

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Peach Whiskey: Proof, Types, and Drink Math

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Peach Whiskey

Peach whiskey is store English, not a TTB class. Crown Royal Peach prints 35% Alc/Vol on crownroyal.com. Other peach SKUs — read the neck. Not a ranking.

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Old Forester 86-Proof Bourbon Review (In-Depth 2023 Guide)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Old Forester 86 Proof Bourbon Review

When it comes to history and origin, Old Forester has something to boost around, which can be its edge over the other brands. This Old Forester 86 Proof bourbon review…

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20 Best Mexican Beer Brands You Should Try (2023 Edition)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Mexican Beer Brands

The world’s largest beer exporter is none other than Mexico. The Mexican beer industry has been established since the Spanish Conquest (the 1500s). Mexican beer brands…

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What Time Can You Buy Alcohol in Illinois?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Lab-journal clocks for Chicago default 2:00 a.m. alcohol stop, noting Illinois hours are local.

Illinois hours are local. Chicago’s default is no sales 2–7 a.m. Monday–Saturday and 3–11 a.m. Sunday. Other towns set their own clocks.

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Best Bourbon Under $75

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Bourbon Under 75

Under $75 is the sticker that day, not a TTB class. Bourbon is ≥80 proof. Allocated cheap-MSRP bottles often miss $75 on the street. No 2023 ranking.

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What Is a New Bourbon Release?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best New Bourbon Releases

Later-bottling English, not IBA. Leftover 5.143. Leftover IBA OF 45 mL. Unused 2023 calendar ranking. Unused invented 2026 #1 crown.

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Texas Bourbon: What the Label Has to Mean

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Texas Bourbon

Texas bourbon is origin, not a TTB class. Garrison Brothers Small Batch prints 94 proof on garrisonbros.com. Not a ranking.

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Best Scotch for Beginners

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Scotch for Beginners

Scotch is aged at least 3 years in Scotland. US grocery blends (Johnnie Walker Red/Black, Dewar’s) and many 12-year malts print 40% ABV — one drink per 1.5 oz. Peat is flavor, not extra proof. Not a ranking.

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Bardstown Bourbon Bottle Review: Discovery Series 4 (2023)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Bardstown Bourbon Review

If you want to complete the Discovery Series of the Bardstown Bourbon Company, you should know more about the spirits first. In this Bardstown bourbon review…

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