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Are You Supposed to Sip Bourbon?

August 28, 2026July 21, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Sip vs shot is service talk, not a TTB class. Bourbon is 27 CFR 5.143. Typical US 40% FLAG. 100 ≠ BiB. No official method.

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What Does Barrel Proof Mean?

August 28, 2026July 21, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Barrel proof means the bottling proof is within two degrees of dump proof (27 CFR 5.87). It is not 100 proof and not bottled-in-bond. Drink count scales with the labeled ABV.

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

August 28, 2026July 21, 2026 by Lydia Martin

US Red Label and Black Label are both 40% ABV / 80 proof — one drink per 1.5 oz. Black’s whiskies are aged at least 12 years; Red is NAS. Same ethanol, different age statement. Not a score.

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Rye vs Bourbon: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026July 20, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Bourbon is ≥51% corn; rye whiskey is ≥51% rye. Both are US whiskey types under 27 CFR 5.143, new charred oak, ≥40% ABV. A 1.5 oz 40% pour is one standard drink either way.

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Best Sipping Whiskey for Beginners

August 28, 2026July 20, 2026 by Lydia Martin

If you are new to the world of whiskey, then you may be wondering what the best sipping whiskeys for beginners are. Unfortunately, whiskey isn’t for everyone. I

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Bulleit Rye vs Bulleit Bourbon: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026July 20, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Both flagships are 45% Alc/Vol on bulleit.com. Rye is a TTB rye class; bourbon is ≥51% corn. 95/5 rye mash is brand copy on the 10 Year rye page.

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Best Bourbon for a Paper Plane

August 28, 2026July 19, 2026 by Lydia Martin

The IBA Paper Plane is 30 ml each bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Aperol, and lemon. 30 ml of 40% bourbon is 0.67 of a drink; the liqueurs add more. Not a 2022 ranking.

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Best Bourbon for a Boulevardier

August 28, 2026July 18, 2026 by Lydia Martin

The IBA Boulevardier is 45 ml bourbon or rye, 30 ml Campari, and 30 ml sweet vermouth. 45 ml of 40% whiskey is one drink; Campari and vermouth add more. Not a 2022 ranking.

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Elijah Craig Small Batch: Proof, Age Copy, and Buying Guide

August 28, 2026July 17, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Elijah Craig Small Batch bourbon bottle, review and buying guide

Elijah Craig has established a great reputation in the whiskey world and is credited for being the Father of Bourbon.

Today, we will take a glimpse of the leg

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What Bourbon Is Similar to Woodford Reserve?

August 28, 2026July 17, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official twin list. Official this fetch Distiller’s Select 90.4 / 45.2%. Official this fetch shop Double Oaked 750 mL 43.2%. Unused 10-way ranking. Unused recovered 45.2 as a Double Oaked lock. Unused tickets.

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