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Bourbon vs Whiskey: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026May 26, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Bourbon is a type of American whiskey: ≥51% corn, new charred oak, ≥40% ABV. All bourbon is whiskey; most whiskey is not bourbon. A 1.5 oz 40% pour is one standard drink.

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Maker’s Mark vs Maker’s 46: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026May 26, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Maker’s Mark is one of the most recognizable bottles of bourbon whiskey on liquor shelves because of its bright red wax seal. Between Maker’s Mark vs Maker’s 46…

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Who Makes Kirkland Irish Whiskey?

August 28, 2026May 25, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Kirkland Irish whiskey usually lists MISA Imports. The distillery is not documented. Terra is unverified. Not a declared Jameson dump.

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Fireball: Proof, Whisky vs Cinnamon, and Buying Guide

August 28, 2026May 25, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Fireball Cinnamon Whisky bottle, review and buying guide

Fireball Cinnamon Whisky is 66 proof (33% ABV). Grocery ‘Cinnamon’ minis are often 16.5% malt. A 1.5 oz whisky pour is 0.83 standard drinks.

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1792 vs Buffalo Trace: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026May 23, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Both are Kentucky straight bourbon (27 CFR 5.143). Buffalo Trace flagship is 90 proof on the brand page. 1792 Small Batch is commonly 93.7 proof on US listings — confirm the neck. Same 1.5 oz math at 40% would be one drink; these pours are more.

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Larceny vs Buffalo Trace: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026May 22, 2026 by Lydia Martin

There is plenty of controversies comparing wheated bourbon with other types of bourbon, just like wheated Larceny bourbon with Buffalo Trace bourbon…

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How Much Sugar Is in Whiskey?

August 28, 2026May 21, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Whiskey glass with sugar cubes

Unflavored 80-proof whiskey has 0 g sugar (USDA). Flavored whiskey and soda mixers are where the sugar is. Straight bourbon cannot add flavoring.

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Bourbon vs Sour Mash: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026May 21, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Bourbon is a TTB class. Sour mash is a fermentation process most bourbon uses. They are not opposites. Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 is 40% Tennessee whiskey.

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Best Cheap Canadian Whisky

August 28, 2026May 21, 2026 by Lydia Martin

While bourbon and scotch dominate the whiskey market, Canadian whisky is a dark horse as it makes a comeback in the industry. The best cheap Canadian whisky…

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Who Makes Kirkland Whiskey?

August 28, 2026May 20, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Kirkland whiskey is several contracts: Barton 1792 bourbon, Alexander Murray Scotch, Tennessee Distilling TN whiskey. Canadian/Irish distillers are not confirmed. Read the back label.

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