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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.

Is Fireball Gluten-Free? Answered (2022 Updated)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Is Fireball Gluten Free

The controversial question about Fireball cinnamon whisky is still on fire. Is Fireball gluten-free? Well, if you ask the brand—they would say it is…

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Corn Whiskey: Proof, Types, and Mellow Corn

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Corn Whiskey Brands

Corn whiskey is a TTB class: ≥80% corn, used or uncharred oak if aged. It is not bourbon. Heaven Hill’s Mellow Corn is 100-proof bottled-in-bond. Not a ranking.

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Jameson vs Jack Daniel’s: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Jameson vs Jack Daniels

Jameson is Irish whiskey at 40% (prior nutrition). Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 is Tennessee whiskey at 40% on Brown-Forman’s US product-info sheet. Not a score.

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Don Julio 1942 vs Clase Azul: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Don Julio 1942 vs Clase Azul

Don Julio 1942 prints 40% and 24+ months (añejo, not extra). Clase Azul tequila current NOM is 1595. Typical US Clase Azul reposado 40% FLAG. Not a score.

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Best Whiskey to Mix With Coke

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Whiskey to Mix With Coke

Why go with complicated concoctions when you can whip up a cocktail in less than a minute with Coke and whiskey? The best whiskey to mix with Coke…

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Crown Royal XR Red vs Blue: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Crown Royal XR Red vs Blue

Crown Royal XR Red and current XR both print 40%. Red is the retired Waterloo first edition. Current XR uses LaSalle final batches. Extra Rare is not a class. Canadian whisky is FDR. No street prices.

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Can You Buy Alcohol On Your 21st Birthday? Answered (2022)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Can You Buy Alcohol on Your 21st Birthday

Now that you’re turning 21, we know you’re thrilled because you can legally partake in more adult activities. So can you buy alcohol on your 21st birthday and…

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Macallan Whisky Line: Proofs and Types

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Macallan Whisky

There is no official best Macallan. The 12 is typically 40% US — FLAG. Single malt, not a ranking.

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How to Drink Jameson

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
How to Drink Jameson

Jameson Original official nutrition this project 40%. Neat, rocks, or highball are serves, not classes. Recat off spirits 3.

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Sour Mash Whiskey: What the Label Has to Mean

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Sour Mash Whiskey 1 1

Sour mash is a fermentation process, not a TTB class of whiskey. Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 prints 40%. Most bourbon uses sour mash. No 2026 ranking.

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