Liquor Buying Guide for Beginners: Classes, Proof, and Drink Math
A 1.5 oz pour of 40% spirit is one US standard drink. A 750 mL at 40% is about 17 drinks. Buy the TTB class on the label. No invented prices.
FAQs
Skrewball Recipes: What the Label Has to Mean
No official Skrewball recipe ranking. Legal line 35%/70; official shop unused this fetch FLAG.
What to Mix With Peppermint Vodka
No official peppermint-vodka mixer. Smirnoff Peppermint Twist official 30% Alc/Vol. Not the 40% vodka class.
Best Whiskey Under $50
Whiskey under $50 spans bourbon, Tennessee, rye, Irish, and blended Scotch. No fake 2026 prices. Glenlivet 12 is often over $50 now.
Kahlúa vs Baileys: What’s the Difference?
Kahlúa Original US is a rum-and-coffee liqueur at 20%. Baileys Original is Irish cream at 17% official. Other-market Kahlúa 16% and Ohio 21.5% — FLAG. No ranking.
Who Makes Kirkland Margarita Mix?
The non-alcoholic Kirkland margarita mix has no publicly named producer — labels show Distributed by Costco. Do not confuse it with the alcoholic Golden Margarita RTD. The mix is zero drinks until you add tequila.
Jim Beam Bourbon Line: Proofs and Types
Jim Beam White Label is 80 proof on the Beam Distilling page used in this project. Bonded is 100 if labeled BiB. Other SKUs differ. Not a ranking.
Casamigos Reposado vs Blanco: What’s the Difference?
Casamigos Blanco and Reposado both print 40% ABV / 750 ml. Reposado is 6 months. Current NOM 1609 / hist. 1416. Not a score.
What Is Toasted-Barrel Bourbon?
Toasted-barrel is a cooperage/finish story, not a TTB class. Bourbon still needs new charred oak under 27 CFR 5.143. Proof is on the neck.
Potato Vodka: What the Label Has to Mean
No official best potato vodka. 27 CFR 5.142 allows any suitable material. Tito’s is corn. Typical 40% FLAG.