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What Is the Main Flavor of Gin?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
what is the main flavor of gin

The legal main flavor of US gin is juniper. 27 CFR 5.144 requires the main characteristic flavor from juniper berries and bottling at 80 proof or more. Other botanicals are optional. No ranking.

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Is Cognac Good For You? Explained (2022 Updated)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
is cognac good for you

People say cognac is among the many pure alcohols that can be used as part of a keto diet because it is low in calories and carbohydrates. It can also help lowe

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White Tea Shot Vs Green Tea Shot: Resolved (2022 Updated)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
white tea vs green tea

While these drinks may sound a bit new age, this cocktail drink has been around for years. Its popular variations include the White Tea Shot and Green Tea Shot.

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XO Cognac: What Extra Old Has to Mean

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
best xo cognac for the money

XO cognac is Extra Old: youngest eau-de-vie at least 10 years (BNIC, 2018). Typical US 40% — FLAG. Not a ranking.

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Bourbon for Cooking: What the Label Has to Mean

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
best bourbon for cooking

No official best cooking bourbon. Bourbon is 27 CFR 5.143. Residual cook ethanol unused FLAG. Typical 40% FLAG. No ranking.

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How Long Is Blanton’s Aged?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
how long is blantons aged

Blanton’s Original official page this run prints 93 proof / 46.5%, Mash Bill #2, and Warehouse H. It does not print an age statement — FLAG NAS. Allocated. No street price.

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Why Is Buffalo Trace Bourbon Hard To Find? Resolved (2022)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
why is buffalo trace hard to find

Whiskey’s lengthy aging process and the high demand for the spirit make it pretty hard to find in common liquor stores. Buffalo Trace is just one brand of Ken

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What to Mix With Cognac

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
What To Mix With Cognac 1

No official cognac mixer. Cognac is delimited brandy (27 CFR 5.145). Typical US 40% FLAG. Ginger ale is 0%. Do not swap brandy 12 / cognac 13.

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Bloody Mary Mix to Vodka Ratio

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
How Much Bloody Mary Mix to Vodka

No official mix-to-vodka ratio. IBA Bloody Mary: 45 ml vodka, 90 ml tomato, 15 ml lemon. Mix is usually 0%.

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What Does Bourbon Taste Like?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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Bourbon taste is not a TTB class. US bourbon is a mash and barrel rule: at least 51% corn, new charred oak. Drinkers often cite vanilla and caramel — that is bar talk. A 1.5-ounce 40% pour is one drink.

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