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What Time Do They Stop Selling Alcohol in Colorado?

August 28, 2026April 22, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Colorado liquor stores sell sealed alcohol 8 a.m.–midnight (no Christmas). Bars serve 7 a.m.–2 a.m. (C.R.S. § 44-3-901). Local rules can be tighter.

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Is Bacardi Rum or Vodka?

August 28, 2026April 22, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Bacardi Superior is rum, not vodka. US rum is 27 CFR 5.147 at 40% or more. VA ABC lists Superior at 40% — FLAG vs unused brand.com ABV. Vodka is 27 CFR 5.142.

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What Is the Healthiest Tequila?

August 28, 2026April 22, 2026 by Lydia Martin

There is no official healthiest tequila. Ethanol is the calorie. A 1.5-ounce 40% pour is one NIAAA drink, about 98 calories from alcohol. 100% agave vs mixto is a sugar rule, not a health class.

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E.H. Taylor Small Batch vs Single Barrel

August 28, 2026April 22, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Official Small Batch is 100-proof straight, Mash Bill #1. Official Single Barrel profile says straight; body says BiB — FLAG. 100 ≠ BiB. No street.

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What Is Bourbon Made From?

August 28, 2026April 22, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Bourbon mash is at least 51% corn. New charred oak. Bottled at ≥80 proof. 27 CFR 5.143. Mash % usually unpublished.

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Basil Hayden vs Knob Creek: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026April 22, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Basil Hayden is 80 proof / 40% ABV. Knob Creek 9 Year is 100 proof / 50% ABV with a nine-year age statement. Both are Beam / Suntory. A 1.5-ounce Knob Creek pour is 1.25 drinks.

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Casamigos vs Don Julio: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026April 22, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Both Casamigos Blanco and Don Julio Blanco print 40% ABV on current brand pages — one drink per 1.5 oz. Current Casamigos NOM is 1609 (historical 1416). Don Julio is NOM 1449. Both Diageo. Not a score.

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What Are Salted Caramel Crown Royal Recipes?

August 28, 2026April 21, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Official this fetch: Crown Royal Salted Caramel is leftover flavored Canadian whisky at 35%. Leftover Deluxe 40/80. Unused cider punch as IBA. Unused White Russian as IBA.

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Sweet Vodka Cocktails: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026April 21, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official best sweet vodka cocktail. Flavor is 5.151. Juice and soda are 0%. Typical unflavored 40% FLAG.

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Screwdriver Vodka: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026April 21, 2026 by Lydia Martin

A screwdriver is vodka plus orange juice. Best vodka is the 5.142 class, not a ranking. Tito’s official 40%/80/98.

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