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Angel’s Envy vs Maker’s Mark: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026July 2, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Maker’s Mark is 90 proof / 45% ABV (1.13 drinks per 1.5 oz). Angel’s Envy flagship is a port-finished bourbon; official page omits ABV — US listings commonly print 86.6 proof. Different companies. Not a score.

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What Vodka Is Made in Russia? Origin vs the Name

August 28, 2026July 2, 2026 by Lydia Martin

A Russian name is not Russian production. US imports of Russian-origin alcohol have been banned since March 2022. Stoli is Latvia. Smirnoff is Diageo.

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What Is Bourbon Infused Coffee?

August 28, 2026July 2, 2026 by Lydia Martin

House leftover, not 5.143. Leftover BT 90/45 NAS unused as coffee. Unused 10-way ranking / BT coffee as #1. Unused recovered roast-burns-alcohol as TTB. Read the bag.

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Bombay Sapphire: US Proof, Sizes, and Drink Math

August 28, 2026July 1, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Bombay Sapphire gin bottle, review and buying guide

US Bombay Sapphire is typically 47% ABV (94 proof) — 1.18 standard drinks per 1.5 oz. Many other markets are 40%. Bacardi-owned. No invented price.

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Angostura Substitute: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026July 1, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official Angostura substitute. Official aromatic page omitted ABV — FLAG. Dashes are not a drink. IBA Old Fashioned uses aromatic bitters.

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Malibu Rum Flavors: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026July 1, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Malibu Original official 21% ABV; footer 21–24% FLAG. Flavored rum/liqueur, not the 40% rum class. No flavor ranking.

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What Does Cognac Taste Like?

August 28, 2026July 1, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Cognac taste is not a BNIC class. Cognac is brandy from the Cognac region at 40% or more. VS / VSOP / XO are age floors. Typical US 40% — FLAG. No ranking.

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What Time Can You Buy Alcohol in Ohio?

August 28, 2026July 1, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Lab-journal clocks for Ohio off-sale hours: 5:30 a.m. start and 1:00 a.m. stop for most permits. No chain logo.

The Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control (DOLC) regulates the distribution of alcoholic beverages in Ohio. So what time can you buy alcohol in Ohio…

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Buffalo Trace vs Woodford Reserve: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026July 1, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Buffalo Trace is 90 proof / 45% ABV. Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select is 90.4 proof / 45.2%. A 1.5 oz pour is 1.13 drinks either way at this precision. Different companies. Not a score.

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Best White Rum for a Mojito

August 28, 2026June 29, 2026 by Lydia Martin

The IBA Mojito is 45 ml white Cuban ron, lime, mint, sugar, and soda. 45 ml of 40% rum is one drink. There is no official best brand. Skip spiced 35–47% rums for this build.

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