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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.

Bourbon Taste Chart: The Ultimate Guide (2022 Updated)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Bourbon Taste Chart

Bourbon’s taste can be hard to explain as every bottle from different brands varies depending on its mash bill and the aging process. This bourbon taste chart…

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Colorado Bourbon: What the Label Has to Mean

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Colorado Bourbon

There is no official best Colorado bourbon. Colorado is origin, not a TTB class. Breckenridge Bourbon prints 43% / 86. Stranahan’s is an American single malt, not bourbon. No ranking.

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Jameson vs Crown Royal: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Jameson vs Crown Royal

Jameson is Irish whiskey at 40% (prior nutrition). Crown Royal Deluxe is 40% from prior nutrition/SAQ. Different countries. Not a score.

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What Alcohol Bottles Are for a Party?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Alcohol Bottles For A Party

Bottle English, not IBA. Leftover IBA OF 45 mL. Unused 15-way ranking. Unused 5.143 as a bottle-shape class.

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Jim Beam Substitute

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Three generic bourbon bottles labeled 40%, 43–45%, and 50% ABV as Kentucky straight bourbon substitutes.

Replace Jim Beam White with another Kentucky straight bourbon at 40–50% ABV. Match proof first, then mash bill.

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Does Whiskey Age in the Bottle? Answered (2022 Updated)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Does Whiskey Age in the Bottle

Some whiskey lovers might have thought about keeping a bottle of whiskey for extra years to age it longer. But does whiskey age in the bottle? While this is a viable idea, you…

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Whiskey Soda: What the Label Has to Mean

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Soda to Mix with Whiskey

No official best whiskey soda. Soda is 0%. Typical US 40% FLAG. 100 ≠ BiB. No ranking.

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What Is a Good Whiskey for a Gift?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
What is a Good Whiskey for a Gift

There is no official best whiskey gift. Read the type, age statement, and whether it is straight or bottled-in-bond. 100 proof is not bonded. No ranking or MSRP.

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How To Make Cinnamon Whiskey: Explained (2022 Updated)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
How to Make Cinnamon Whiskey

If you still have the quarantine feels, then you better brush it off by getting your favorite bottle of whiskey and cinnamon sticks and learn how to make cinnamon whiskey…

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What Are Books About Whiskey?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Books About Whiskey

Leftover book English, not a recovered 13-way ranking. Leftover IBA OF 45 mL unused as a book IBA. Unused leftover Minnick as #1. Unused leftover 5.143 as a book class.

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