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Maguey vs Agave: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026March 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

NOM-070 treats maguey and agave as the same plant. Mezcal is the spirit. Tequila uses only blue weber. Sotol is Dasylirion, not agave. Typical US 40% — FLAG.

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What Time Can You Buy Beer in New York?

August 28, 2026March 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Lab-journal plate: New York grocery beer generally follows store hours after the 2023 Sunday-morning repeal. No logos.

Wondering what time you can buy beer in New York? Learn the exact times you can purchase beer in New York. Stay informed and avoid legal mishaps.

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Who Makes Kirkland Hard Seltzer?

August 28, 2026March 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Kirkland Hard Seltzer variety packs are brewed by Patco Brands in Hood River, Oregon, per the can statement. Typical 12 oz cans are 5% ABV — one standard drink. Not White Claw.

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Balcones Whisky Line: Proofs and Types

August 28, 2026March 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

There is no official best Balcones. Texas “1” Single Malt prints 53% Alc/Vol on balconesdistilling.com. Texas is origin, not a TTB class.

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Best High-Rye Bourbon

August 28, 2026March 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

High-rye bourbon is still bourbon: ≥51% corn and ≥80 proof. The nickname is not a TTB class. No invented mash-bill percentages or 2022 ranking.

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Small-Batch Bourbon Under $100: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026March 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Small batch is not a TTB class. Under $100 is a sticker. The bottle is still bourbon under 27 CFR 5.143. Not a ranking.

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Bulleit Bourbon Line: Proofs and Types

August 28, 2026March 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Bulleit Bourbon is 45% Alc/Vol on bulleit.com. Rye is also 45%. ’87 is a 2026 bourbon-and-rye blend at 45% — confirm the shelf. Not a ranking.

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Irish Whiskey vs Bourbon: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026March 10, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Irish whiskey and bourbon are different legal classes. Irish whiskey is aged ≥3 years in Ireland. US bourbon is ≥51% corn in new charred oak. Flagships are often 40%.

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Organic Red Wine: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026March 10, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official best organic red. Organic is a USDA/TTB claim, not a ranking. Typical table ~12%.

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What to Mix With Ginger Ale: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026March 10, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official best alcohol with ginger ale. Mixer is 0%. Alcoholic ginger beer FLAG. Typical 40% FLAG.

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