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What Does Brandy Taste Like?

August 28, 2026July 2, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Brandy taste is not a TTB class. Brandy is 27 CFR 5.145, bottled at 40% or more unless a stated exception. Cognac is a type. Typical US 40% — FLAG. No ranking.

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How Long Does Beer Last in the Fridge?

August 28, 2026July 2, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Refrigerator icon with a quality timeline for unopened lager, IPA, opened beer, and growlers.

Unopened beer in the fridge is quality, not a USDA leftover clock. Opened beer goes stale the same day. Growlers: 24–72 hours from fill.

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Belvedere vs Grey Goose: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026July 2, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Belvedere and Grey Goose flagships are both typically 40% ABV. Belvedere is Polish rye (LVMH). Grey Goose is French wheat (Bacardi). A 1.5 oz pour is one standard drink either way.

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Can You Mix Red and White Wine?

August 28, 2026July 2, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Mixing red and white is a serve, not a TTB class. Typical table ~12–14%. No official better blend.

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Angel’s Envy vs Maker’s Mark: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026July 2, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Maker’s Mark is 90 proof / 45% ABV (1.13 drinks per 1.5 oz). Angel’s Envy flagship is a port-finished bourbon; official page omits ABV — US listings commonly print 86.6 proof. Different companies. Not a score.

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Benchmark vs Jim Beam: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026July 2, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Complexity, taste, and finish make a Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey stand out compared to other regular whiskeys in the US. Benchmark bourbon vs Jim Beam…

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What Vodka Is Made in Russia? Origin vs the Name

August 28, 2026July 2, 2026 by Lydia Martin

A Russian name is not Russian production. US imports of Russian-origin alcohol have been banned since March 2022. Stoli is Latvia. Smirnoff is Diageo.

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What Is Bourbon Infused Coffee?

August 28, 2026July 2, 2026 by Lydia Martin

House leftover, not 5.143. Leftover BT 90/45 NAS unused as coffee. Unused 10-way ranking / BT coffee as #1. Unused recovered roast-burns-alcohol as TTB. Read the bag.

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Bombay Sapphire: US Proof, Sizes, and Drink Math

August 28, 2026July 1, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Bombay Sapphire gin bottle, review and buying guide

US Bombay Sapphire is typically 47% ABV (94 proof) — 1.18 standard drinks per 1.5 oz. Many other markets are 40%. Bacardi-owned. No invented price.

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Angostura Substitute: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026July 1, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official Angostura substitute. Official aromatic page omitted ABV — FLAG. Dashes are not a drink. IBA Old Fashioned uses aromatic bitters.

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