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Johnnie Walker Black vs Double Black: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026March 31, 2026 by Lydia Martin

US Black Label and Double Black both print 40% ABV. Black is 12 years. Double Black is NAS. Blended Scotch, not a score.

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Pendleton vs Crown Royal: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026March 31, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Both are Canadian whisky if the label says so. Crown Royal Deluxe is 40% from prior nutrition/SAQ. Pendleton ABV was not on the brand page this run — typical US 40% FLAG. Not a score.

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Bourbon for Cooking: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026March 30, 2026 by Lydia Martin

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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Jim Beam Substitute

August 28, 2026March 30, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Three generic bourbon bottles labeled 40%, 43–45%, and 50% ABV as Kentucky straight bourbon substitutes.

Replace Jim Beam White with another Kentucky straight bourbon at 40–50% ABV. Match proof first, then mash bill.

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Whiskey Under $100: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026March 30, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Under $100 is a sticker, not a TTB class. Whiskey still needs 27 CFR 5.143 and the 40% floor unless it is a specialty.

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Japanese Whisky Under $100: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026March 30, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Under $100 is not a Japanese-whisky class. JSLMA 2021 is a trade standard. Typical US 40% — read the neck. Not a ranking.

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Eagle Rare vs Weller: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026March 30, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Eagle Rare 10 is 90-proof Mash Bill #1 with a 10-year statement. Weller Special Reserve is 90-proof wheated. Same Frankfort campus. Allocated. No mash % or fake prices.

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Weller Special Reserve: Proof, Wheat, and Buying Guide

August 28, 2026March 30, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Weller Special Reserve bourbon bottle, review and buying guide

Weller Special Reserve is one of the most well-loved spirits because of its undeniable smoothness.

Its sweet flavor profile has captured the hearts of every b

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What Bourbon Has Vanilla Notes?

August 28, 2026March 30, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official vanilla ranking. Oak English on a leftover 5.143 straight label. Official this fetch shop Double Oaked 750 mL 43.2%. Unused 15-way ranking. Unused 21 CFR 169.175 as this leftover lock.

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Amaretto Sour vs Whiskey Sour: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026March 28, 2026 by Lydia Martin

The IBA Whiskey Sour is 45 ml bourbon, 25 ml lemon, 20 ml syrup. Amaretto is a liqueur (Disaronno commonly 28%). Same sour shape, different ethanol. Not a tasting winner.

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