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Whiskey Under $100: What the Label Has to Mean

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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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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Woodford Reserve: Proof, Types, and Buying Guide

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Woodford Reserve bourbon bottle, review and buying guide

Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select is 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) on the brand page. A 1.5 oz pour is 1.13 standard drinks. Brown-Forman, Versailles, Kentucky. No invented MSRP.

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Bulleit vs Woodford Reserve: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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When it comes to bourbon, two well-respected brands always seem to be in the debate of being the best: Bulleit Bourbon vs Woodford Reserve. 

Both are great bo

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What Makes Irish Whiskey Different?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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Irish whiskey is Ireland’s GI. Act 1980: 3-year wooden casks. Pot still / malt / grain / blend. Leftover Jameson 40/80. Triple distill is practice, not a statute.

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Is Jim Beam Whiskey or Bourbon?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Jim Beam bottle, whiskey or bourbon

Jim Beam White is both: Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey at 80 proof, aged 4 years. Bourbon is a type of whiskey. Black is 7 years.

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Is Whiskey Good for High Blood Pressure?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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No. AHA: too much alcohol can raise blood pressure; don’t start drinking for your heart. Beer, wine, and spirits show a similar dose-related association.

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

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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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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Does Whiskey Get Better With Age? (2022 Updated)

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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When you look at the various types of whiskeys, the more expensive ones tend to be older. The 12-year-old whiskey is more costly than a 3-year-old whiskey. But,

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What Bourbon Does John Wick Drink?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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On screen it is Blanton’s. Official this fetch: Original 93/46.5, Mash Bill #2, Straight Bourbon. 5.143 ≥40%. 1.5 oz at 46.5% is about 1.16 NIAAA drinks.

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How to Spot Fake Bourbon

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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Bourbon is 27 CFR 5.143. TTB label: brand, class, ABV. Allocation is not a fake test. No invented UV/hologram checks. Buy licensed retail.

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