Jim Beam: Proof, Types, and Buying Guide
Jim Beam White Label is 80 proof (40% ABV), aged 4 years. A 1.5 oz pour is one standard drink. Black is higher proof — read the neck. No invented mash bill or MSRP.
What Does a Dirty Martini Taste Like?
Dirty-martini taste is not a TTB class. Olive brine is custom. IBA web card unused this run. Typical 40% FLAG.
Eggnog Rum: What the Label Has to Mean
No official best rum for eggnog. US rum is 27 CFR 5.147 at 40% or more. Color words are not classes. Typical US 40% FLAG. No ranking.
Cheap Mezcal: What the Label Has to Mean
There is no official cheapest or best mezcal. Cheap is not a NOM-070 class. Certified mezcal is 35–55%. Del Maguey Vida Clásico prints 42% official. No ranking or MSRP.
How Many Shots of Vodka to Get Drunk?
One 1.5 oz shot of 80-proof vodka is one US standard drink. How many until you feel drunk is not a number — math, not a 3–4 shot recipe.
Cointreau vs Grand Marnier: What’s the Difference?
Cointreau is a 40% ABV orange liqueur (Rémy Cointreau). Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge is a 40% ABV cognac-and-bitter-orange curaçao (Campari). A 1 oz pour of either is 0.67 standard drinks.
What to Mix With Vanilla Vodka
No official best vanilla-vodka mixer. Flavor is not a type. Official brand ABV unused — FLAG. Cola and cream soda are 0%.
Rum Punch: What the Label Has to Mean
No official traditional rum punch. US rum ≥40%. Typical 40% FLAG. Count the rum, not the fruit.
Johnnie Walker: Proof, Types, and Buying Guide
Johnnie Walker Red and Black are 80 proof (40% ABV) on the US brand pages. Black is 12-year, not stronger. A 750 mL is about 17 standard drinks.
Is Mezcal Stronger Than Tequila?
Neither class is stronger. NOM-006 tequila and NOM-070 mezcal both allow 35–55%. Typical US 40% — FLAG. Fortaleza Still Strength 46%/92 is an example, not a crown. No ranking.