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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.

10 Buffalo Trace Cocktails You Should Try In 2023 (Updated)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Buffalo Trace Cocktails

A good mixer with a bottle of Buffalo Trace makes match made in heaven Buffalo Trace cocktails. This match-up works for all occasions in summer, fall, or any season in…

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What Are Bourbon Barrel Table Ideas?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Bourbon Barrel Table Ideas

Furniture English, not IBA. Leftover IBA OF 45 mL unused as a furniture IBA. Leftover 5.143 unused as a furniture class. Unused recovered 8-way ranking.

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Angel’s Envy vs Buffalo Trace: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Angels Envy vs Buffalo Trace 1

Angel’s Envy flagship is a port-finished Kentucky straight bourbon; Buffalo Trace is 90 proof Mash Bill #1. Official AE page omits ABV; US listings commonly print 86.6 proof. They are not the same campus. Not a score.

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7 Best Blackberry Whiskey Drinks & Cocktails (2023)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Blackberry Whiskey Drinks

Blackberry-themed drinks paired with good whiskey are an excellent way to refresh while trying out new flavors. These blackberry whiskey drinks…

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What Are Whiskey Barrel Bar Ideas?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Whiskey Barrel Bar Ideas

Craft English, not IBA. Leftover IBA OF 45 mL unused as a furniture IBA. Leftover 5.143 unused as a furniture class. Unused recovered 8-way ranking.

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Basil Hayden vs Buffalo Trace: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Basil Hayden vs Buffalo Trace

Basil Hayden flagship is 80 proof / 40% ABV (Beam Distilling). Buffalo Trace flagship is 90 proof / 45% (brand page). A 1.5 oz pour is 1.00 vs 1.13 drinks. Different distilleries.

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7 Peach Whiskey Drinks You Should Try (2023 Updated)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Peach Whiskey Drinks

The versatility of various whiskey expressions makes for great-tasting cocktails, which can be paired with many mixers. These peach whiskey drinks…

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What Are Bourbon Sampler Gift Ideas?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Bourbon Sampler Gift Ideas

Gift English, not IBA. Leftover IBA OF 45 mL unused as a sampler IBA. Leftover 5.143 unused as a sampler class. Unused recovered 2 oz Boston-round as a sampler statute.

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What Time Does Walmart Stop Selling Alcohol?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Generic grocery storefront with clocks showing state off-sale windows, not a nationwide 5:00 p.m. Walmart cutoff.

Walmart has no national last call. Alcohol sales follow each state’s off-premise law, plus local dry rules. Updated August 2026.

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Maker’s Mark Bourbon Line: Proofs and Types

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Makers Mark

Maker’s Mark flagship is 90 proof on makersmark.com. 46 Cask Strength is 107–114 on the official tile. No mash % invented. Not a ranking.

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