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Can You Mix Tequila and Rum?

August 28, 2026July 8, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Yes. Tequila is NOM-006 / 5.148; rum is 5.147. Count drinks by ethanol. Typical US 40% FLAG. Mixing is not a class.

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Rémy Martin: VSOP Proof, Fine Champagne, and Sizes

August 28, 2026July 8, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Rémy Martin cognac bottle, review and buying guide

Rémy Martin is Cognac. US V.S.O.P is 40% ABV Fine Champagne. A 750 mL is about 17 standard drinks. No invented 2026 price.

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Best Rum for a Rum and Coke

August 28, 2026July 8, 2026 by Lydia Martin

The IBA Cuba Libre is 50 ml white rum, 120 ml cola, and 10 ml lime. Bacardi Superior US is 40% ABV — one drink per 1.5 oz. Captain Original Spiced US is 35%. Cola is 0.0% ABV. Not a 15-rum ranking.

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Where Is the Expiration Date on Wine?

August 28, 2026July 7, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Wine is not required to print a grocery expiration date. Official leftover unused — FLAG. Black Box official: unopened typically up to a year; opened fridge up to six weeks.

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Pinot Noir vs Pinot Grigio: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026July 7, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Pinot Noir is a red grape; Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris is a white grape. Typical table ~12%. Not a ranking.

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Bourbon Cooking Substitute: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026July 7, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official cooking substitute list. Bourbon is 5.143. Other types are not a swap class. Residual cook unused FLAG.

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Jim Beam: Proof, Types, and Buying Guide

August 28, 2026July 7, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Jim Beam bourbon bottle, review and buying guide

Jim Beam White Label is 80 proof (40% ABV), aged 4 years. A 1.5 oz pour is one standard drink. Black is higher proof — read the neck. No invented mash bill or MSRP.

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What Does a Dirty Martini Taste Like?

August 28, 2026July 7, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Dirty-martini taste is not a TTB class. Olive brine is custom. IBA web card unused this run. Typical 40% FLAG.

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Eggnog Rum: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026July 7, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official best rum for eggnog. US rum is 27 CFR 5.147 at 40% or more. Color words are not classes. Typical US 40% FLAG. No ranking.

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Cheap Mezcal: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026July 7, 2026 by Lydia Martin

There is no official cheapest or best mezcal. Cheap is not a NOM-070 class. Certified mezcal is 35–55%. Del Maguey Vida Clásico prints 42% official. No ranking or MSRP.

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