What Is Cask-Strength Bourbon?
Cask strength is not a TTB class. It means barrel proof is on that neck. Jack Daniel’s Barrel Proof is a 125–140 band. Bonded is exactly 100 proof.
FAQs
Why is Bourbon Called Bourbon? The Origins (2022 Updated)
Bourbon is named after the Bourbon county in Kentucky where it was first produced. This dark, sweet whisky became popular as people traveled west and settled in
818 Tequila: Proof, NOM, and Who Distributes It
818 Tequila prints 40% ABV / 80 proof on the 2026 US footer. Current CRT NOM is reported as 1607 (older lots 1137). Sazerac took a minority stake and exclusive US distribution in April 2026.
Don Julio 70 vs 1942: What’s the Difference?
Don Julio 1942 is an añejo, not extra — brand page 38–40% and 2.5 years. Don Julio 70 is a cristalino añejo at 40%. Extra starts at three years. No ranking.
Cabo Wabo vs Patrón: What’s the Difference?
Cabo Wabo prints 40% alc./vol. on cabowabo.com. Patrón Silver prints 40%. Same CRT class if both are 100% agave. NOM is on the bottle. Not a score.
What Is a White Tea Shot?
House vodka swap, not tea and not IBA. Official Jameson this search Green Tea 2/1/1 + splash. Leftover New Amsterdam 40/80. Unused 1 oz as IBA. Unused tea leftover (health).
How to Order Bourbon
Order bourbon by bottle or well, then serve: neat, rocks, Old Fashioned, bourbon-soda. 1.5 oz at 40% is one NIAAA drink. 27 CFR 5.143 is US, not Kentucky.
Best Blanco Tequila
Blanco tequila is the CRT unaged (or briefly rested) class, 35–55% ABV. Most US bottles are 40%. 100% agave is not mixto. Not a 2022 ranking.
Weller Bourbon Line: Proofs and Types
Weller is a wheated Buffalo Trace line. Special Reserve 90 proof; Antique 107 is 107. Allocated. No fake prices or mash %.
Four Roses Bourbon: Proofs and Types
Four Roses have a long, illustrious history behind its success. It is one of the six licensed distilleries operating during the Prohibition Era. And after relau