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Best Whiskey for an Old Fashioned

August 28, 2026June 29, 2026 by Lydia Martin

An Old Fashioned wants 90–100 proof rye or bourbon so sugar does not erase it. IBA is 1.5 oz whiskey. A 2 oz 80-proof pour is 1.33 standard drinks.

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Chicken Marsala Wine: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026June 29, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official best Marsala. Fortified wine, not a ranking. Typical 15–20% FLAG. Residual cook unused FLAG.

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What Does Rum Taste Like?

August 28, 2026June 29, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Rum taste is not a TTB class. Rum is sugarcane spirit bottled at 40% or more (27 CFR 5.147). Cachaça is the named type. Dark / gold / white are color talk. No ranking.

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Best Cognac Under $50

August 28, 2026June 27, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Under $50 is a shelf tag. Cognac is the AOC; VS/VSOP usually sit in this aisle, XO often does not. Core US bottles are typically 40% ABV. No 2026 MSRP.

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Is Bourbon Gluten-Free?

August 28, 2026June 26, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Straight bourbon is a distillate. TTB Ruling 2020-2 allows a gluten-free claim on distilled spirits if good manufacturing keeps gluten out of the finished bottle. Flavored bourbon is a different question.

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What Does Gin Taste Like?

August 28, 2026June 26, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Gin taste is not a TTB class. Gin must take its main flavor from juniper and be bottled at 40% or more (27 CFR 5.144). Juniper talk is the class cue, not a score. No ranking.

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White Rum vs Dark Rum: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026June 26, 2026 by Lydia Martin

White and dark rum are the same TTB class (27 CFR 5.151). Color is often caramel or barrel time — not a guaranteed extra proof. Most US bottles are 40% ABV. A 1.5 oz pour is one standard drink.

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Best Rye Whiskey Under $30

August 28, 2026June 26, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Spicy and bold—that’s how many people define rye whiskey. But despite having a stronger flavor profile, the best rye whiskey under $30…

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How Long Does Coors Light Last?

August 28, 2026June 25, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Official Coors Light 4.2%/102 cal/5 g carbs per 12 oz. Official leftover-month unused — FLAG. Read born-on / best-by.

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Do Monster Energy Drinks Have Alcohol?

August 28, 2026June 25, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Monster Energy Drink is not an alcohol class. The Beast Unleashed / Nasty Beast are different official 6.0% malt SKUs (Utah 5%).

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