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Bourbon vs Scotch vs Whiskey vs Brandy: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026June 12, 2026 by Lydia Martin

These are different legal classes, not a trophy stack. Bourbon is 27 CFR 5.143. Scotch is SWR 2009. Whiskey is the family. Brandy / Cognac is 27 CFR 5.145 / BNIC. Typical 40% pour is one drink.

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Who Makes Weller Bourbon?

August 28, 2026June 12, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Weller, sometimes known as “poor man’s Pappy,” has become one of the most sought-after bourbons. Spirit professionals said it’s the alternative and closest to t

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Maker’s Mark Bourbon Line: Proofs and Types

August 28, 2026June 12, 2026 by Lydia Martin

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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What to Mix With Jim Beam

August 28, 2026June 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official Jim Beam mixer list. Official White unused this fetch — FLAG typical 80. Bourbon 27 CFR 5.143. Mixer is 0%. No ranking.

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Evan Williams: Proof, Types, and Buying Guide

August 28, 2026June 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Evan Williams bourbon bottle, review and buying guide

Evan Williams Black is 86 proof (43% ABV) on the Heaven Hill page. Bonded White is 100 proof. A 1.5 oz Black pour is 1.08 standard drinks.

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Jim Beam vs Maker’s Mark: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026June 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Jim Beam White is 80 proof / 40%. Maker’s Mark is 90 proof / 45%. Both are Kentucky straight bourbon from Suntory Global Spirits. A 1.5 oz Beam pour is one drink; Maker’s is 1.13.

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What Bourbon Tours Are Leftover in Kentucky?

August 28, 2026June 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

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 Is Poor Man’s Pappy?

August 28, 2026June 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

The demand for Pappy Van Winkle is so high that it drives the secondary market to sell Pappy 20 and 23 almost ten times their retail value. But what is poor man’s Pappy…

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What Bourbon Is for a Wedding?

August 28, 2026June 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Party English, not a recovered 10-way ranking. Leftover IBA OF 45 mL. Leftover 5.88 100 ≠ BiB. Unused invented 2026 #1 crown.

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Maker’s Mark: Proof, Types, and Buying Guide

August 28, 2026June 10, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Maker's Mark bourbon bottle with red wax seal, review and buying guide

Maker’s Mark is 90 proof (45% ABV) on the brand page. A 1.5 oz pour is 1.13 standard drinks. Wheat bourbon, not 80 proof. No invented price.

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