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How Much Hennessy Will Get You Drunk?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Generic cognac-shaped bottle at 40% ABV next to a 1.5-ounce pour labeled one US standard drink.

Hennessy VS, VSOP, and XO are 40% ABV. One 1.5 oz pour is one US standard drink. How many until you feel drunk is body math, not a recipe.

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How Many Jello Shots to Get Drunk?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Orange jello shots

This snack isn’t just for kids, and with the small addition of the booze of your choice *wink, wink*, you’d have jello shots! So, how many jello shots to get drunk? Here’s…

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How Much Does A Bottle of White Hennessy Cost?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
How Much Does White Hennessy Cost 1

If you’re a huge Hennessy fan, you may have heard of the elusive Hennessy Pure White that is, interestingly, not sold in the US. But, how much does White Hennessy cost? We…

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Why Is Pure White Hennessy “Illegal” in the US?

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
why is pure white hennessy illegal

Pure White Hennessy is not a US criminal ban. 27 CFR 5.91 bars the word pure on spirits labels. Hennessy lists it as US duty-free; Henny White was the limited domestic name.

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How Many mL Is a Shot? US Standard vs Other Countries

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Lab-journal diagram of a US jigger: 1.5-ounce / 44-milliliter cup versus 1-ounce / 30-milliliter pony, with marked pour lines.

A US shot is 1.5 fl oz, about 44 mL. UK pubs use 25 or 35 mL. Australia’s nip is 30 mL. No federal US pour law.

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Cocktail Recipes: IBA Specs and Drink Math

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Assorted cocktails on a bar, magazine-era cocktail recipes photo

IBA specs for the Old Fashioned, Margarita, Negroni, Manhattan, and Daiquiri — plus NIAAA drink math. Not a fake 40-recipe tasting list.

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Whiskey Types, Proof, and Buying Guide

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
whiskey

US whiskey is bottled at ≥40% ABV. Bourbon, rye, Tennessee, Scotch, Irish, and Canadian are different classes. A 750 mL 40% bottle is about 17 standard drinks.

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Virginia Black Whiskey Bottle Prices, Sizes & Buying Guide

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Virginia Black Whiskey Featured

Virginia Black is a popular American Whiskey with high sales not just in the United States but all over the world. This corn-based spirit attracts not only…

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TX Whiskey Bottle Prices, History & Buying Guide

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
TX Whiskey Featured

TX Whiskey is a craft bourbon whiskey made in Texas. This brand currently produces two products: TX Blended Whiskey and TX Straight Bourbon…

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The Macallan: Proof, Types, and Buying Guide

September 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
The Macallan whisky bottle, review and buying guide

The Macallan is Speyside single malt Scotch (Edrington). US Sherry Oak 12 is commonly 43% ABV; some markets print 40%. A 1.5 oz 43% pour is 1.08 standard drinks. No invented MSRP.

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