How to Spot Fake Bourbon
Bourbon is 27 CFR 5.143. TTB label: brand, class, ABV. Allocation is not a fake test. No invented UV/hologram checks. Buy licensed retail.
FAQs
New Amsterdam Vodka
Official New Amsterdam Original is 80 proof / 40% ABV. NC ABC Lemon and Peach flavors are 70 proof. Other flavors: read the neck. No invented ranking.
Moscow Mule Ginger Beer: What the Label Has to Mean
No official best ginger beer for a Moscow Mule. IBA: 45 ml vodka, 120 ml ginger beer, 10 ml lime. Mixer usually 0%. No ranking.
What Is Vodka Proof?
US proof is twice ABV. Unflavored vodka must be at least 80 proof (40% ABV). Flavored vodka can be 60 proof. A 1.5 oz 80-proof pour is one standard drink.
Eggnog Whiskey: What the Label Has to Mean
No official best whiskey for eggnog. US whiskey ≥40%. Bourbon is one type. No ranking.
Tia Maria Substitute: What the Label Has to Mean
No official Tia Maria substitute. Official ABV unused FLAG. US Kahlúa 20% (Ohio 21.5%; other 16%). 27 CFR 5.150. No ranking.
Baileys Substitute: What the Label Has to Mean
No official Baileys substitute. Original 17% official. RumChata official ABV unused FLAG.
Uncle Nearest 1884 vs 1856: What’s the Difference?
Updated August 2026. These are two Uncle Nearest whiskeys, not a trophy pair. Official 1856 copy: 100 proof. Official 1884 Small Batch: 93 proof. 100 proof is not bottled-in-bond unless is met. Tennessee origin is not a separate TTB class. A 1.5-ounce pour at 50% is 1.25 NIAAA drinks; at 46.5% it is about 1.16. … Read more
How Many Trulys to Get Drunk?
A 12 oz Truly at 5% ABV is one US standard drink. Unruly at 8% is 1.6 drinks. This is can math, not a challenge.
Can You Freeze Whiskey?
40% whiskey will not freeze solid in a home freezer (~0°F). Mixture table ~−10°F — FLAG. No flaming shot.