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Best Bourbon for an Old Fashioned

August 28, 2026July 27, 2026 by Lydia Martin

An IBA Old Fashioned is 45 ml whiskey, sugar, and bitters. 90–100 proof bourbon still tastes like whiskey after sugar. This is not a 2022 tasting ranking.

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Black Russian vs White Russian: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026July 27, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Cream is the difference. Coffee liqueur + vodka. Kahlúa US 20%. Typical vodka 40% FLAG.

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Long Island Iced Tea Rum: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026July 27, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official best LIIT rum. IBA card: 15 ml white rum among five spirits. Typical 40% FLAG.

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Captain Morgan vs Bacardi: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026July 27, 2026 by Lydia Martin

US Captain Morgan Original Spiced is 35% ABV (flavored/spiced class). US Bacardi Superior is typically 40% white rum. A 1.5 oz Superior pour is one standard drink; the same pour of Original Spiced is 0.88.

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What Is Rosemary Simple Syrup?

August 28, 2026July 24, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Rosemary simple syrup is leftover mixer English, not a TTB class. Unused as IBA this fetch. Leftover IBA Mojito 45/20 + mint + 2 tsp unused as rosemary. Unused recovered 1:1 boil as a statute. Unused fridge-week folklore.

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Orange Liqueur: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026July 24, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official best orange liqueur. 5.150 class. Official brand ABVs unused FLAG.

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Tiki Rum: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026July 24, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official best tiki rum. US rum ≥40%. Appleton Signature 40%. No ranking.

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Bourbons Similar to Blanton’s: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026July 24, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official Blanton’s substitute list. Official Original 93 / 46.5%, Mash Bill #2, Warehouse H. Allocated — no street. 100 ≠ BiB.

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Cîroc Vodka: Proof, Grapes, and Buying Guide

August 28, 2026July 24, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Cîroc vodka bottle, review and buying guide

Cîroc Snap Frost is 80 proof (40% ABV), distilled five times from French grapes. Flavored US SKUs are usually 70 proof. A 1.5 oz Snap Frost pour is one standard drink.

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How Many Shots Are in a 750ml Bottle?

August 28, 2026July 24, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Lab-journal diagram: a 750 mL fifth holds about 17 US shots of 1.5 fluid ounces (44 mL).

A 750 ml fifth holds 16.9 US shots of 1.5 fl oz — about 17, or 25 at 1 oz. TTB 27 CFR 5.203.

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