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Best Bourbon for a Paper Plane

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

The IBA Paper Plane is 30 ml each bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Aperol, and lemon. 30 ml of 40% bourbon is 0.67 of a drink; the liqueurs add more. Not a 2022 ranking.

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Bourbon vs Whiskey: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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Bourbon is a type of American whiskey: ≥51% corn, new charred oak, ≥40% ABV. All bourbon is whiskey; most whiskey is not bourbon. A 1.5 oz 40% pour is one standard drink.

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What to Mix With Bourbon

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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No official bourbon mixer. Maker’s Mark official 90 / 45%. Typical 40% FLAG. 100 ≠ BiB.

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How Many Calories Are in a Shot of Bourbon?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Bourbon pours into shot glasses, calories

About 97 calories in 1.5 ounces of 80-proof bourbon. Maker’s Mark flagship is Proof 90, about 110 calories. Unflavored bourbon shows 0 g carb on the USDA line.

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Best Gifts for Bourbon Lovers: What They Actually Want

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Gifts For Bourbon Lovers

Don’t buy a bourbon lover a bottle — you’ll probably get it wrong. Here’s what people who actually drink bourbon want, by budget, and the mistakes to avoid.

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What Bourbon Is for Father’s Day?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Bourbons for Fathers Day

Occasion English, not a recovered 8-way ranking. Leftover IBA OF 45 mL. Official this fetch shop Double Oaked 750 mL 43.2%. Unused recovered 90.4 as Double Oaked.

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Best Bourbon for a Mint Julep

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Best Bourbons for Mint Julep recipe

The IBA Mint Julep is 60 ml bourbon, mint, powdered sugar, and water. That 60 ml of 40% is 1.36 standard drinks; at 50% it is 1.69. This is not a 2022 ranking.

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What Bourbon Tours Are Leftover in Kentucky?

September 14, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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Leftover tour English, not a recovered 15-way ranking. Official this fetch KDA July 7, 2026 leftover: 74 unique experiences in 34 of Kentucky’s 120 counties. Leftover IBA OF 45 mL unused as leftover tour IBA. Unused leftover Angel’s Envy as leftover #1.

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What Bourbon Glass Is Leftover?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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Glassware English, not a recovered 20-way ranking. Leftover IBA OF 45 mL unused as a glass IBA. Leftover US shot 1.5 fl oz. Unused recovered James Bentley as #1.

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Bulleit vs Maker’s Mark: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Bulleit Bourbon vs Makers Mark

Bulleit Bourbon is 45% Alc/Vol. Maker’s Mark flagship is 90 proof on makersmark.com. High-rye copy vs wheated mash. Not a score.

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