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Can You Freeze Whiskey?

September 14, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Can You Freeze Whiskey 1

40% whiskey will not freeze solid in a home freezer (~0°F). Mixture table ~−10°F — FLAG. No flaming shot.

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How to Order Whiskey at a Bar

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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Order whiskey by bottle or well, then serve: neat, rocks, whiskey-soda, Old Fashioned. 1.5 oz at 40% is one NIAAA drink. Math, not a challenge.

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Evan Williams: Proof, Types, and Buying Guide

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Evan Williams bourbon bottle, review and buying guide

Evan Williams Black is 86 proof (43% ABV) on the Heaven Hill page. Bonded White is 100 proof. A 1.5 oz Black pour is 1.08 standard drinks.

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How Many Calories Are in Scotch Whisky?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Scotch whisky glass, calories in scotch

A 1.5 oz shot of 80-proof Scotch is about 97 calories and 0 g sugar (USDA). Proof scales the number. Mixers add more.

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Moonshine vs Whiskey: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Moonshine vs Whiskey

Moonshine is not a TTB class. Legal jars are usually unaged corn whiskey or a specialty. Whiskey (except corn whiskey) must be stored in oak and bottled ≥40% ABV. Read the class line.

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How Much Is a Dram of Whiskey?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Lab-journal plate comparing a US fluid dram (1/8 ounce) with UK 25 or 35 mL pub pours and a 1.5 ounce shot.

A dram is not a legal US shot. The US fluid dram is 1/8 oz (3.70 mL). UK pubs pour 25 or 35 mL. A US shot is 1.5 oz.

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Scotch vs Irish Whiskey: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Scotch vs Irish Whiskey 1

Both Scotch and Irish whiskey must mature at least 3 years and bottle at ≥40% ABV. The split is place and each GI’s rules — not a guaranteed extra proof. A 1.5 oz 40% pour is one standard drink.

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Tequila vs Whiskey: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Tequila vs Whiskey 1

Tequila is a Mexican agave Denomination of Origin spirit (CRT / 27 CFR 5.148). Whiskey is a grain distillate stored in oak (5.143). Most US bottles of either are 40% ABV.

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Jack Daniel’s vs Evan Williams: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Jack Daniels vs Evan Williams 1

Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 is Tennessee whiskey at 40%. Evan Williams Black is Kentucky straight bourbon at 86 proof / 43%. Charcoal-mellowing and sour mash are processes, not TTB classes. No ranking.

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How Much Whiskey to Get Drunk?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Generic 40% ABV whiskey bottle and 1.5-ounce shot labeled one standard drink, with a note that 100-proof bonded whiskey is 1.25 drinks in the same glass.

A 1.5 oz shot of 80-proof whiskey is one US standard drink. Bonded 100-proof is 1.25. Math, not a recipe.

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