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Best Bourbon for a Hot Toddy

August 28, 2026June 6, 2026 by Lydia Martin

There is no IBA Hot Toddy. A 1.5 oz 40% bourbon pour in hot water is one standard drink. 80–90 proof is enough; barrel-proof needs more water. Not a 2022 ranking. Not medicine.

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What Time Does Indiana Stop Selling Alcohol?

August 28, 2026June 5, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Lab-journal clocks for Indiana carryout: 3:00 a.m. weekday stop and noon Sunday start. No chain logo.

Indiana carryout is 7 a.m.–3 a.m. Monday–Saturday and noon–8 p.m. Sunday. Bars serve 7 a.m.–3 a.m. every day. That is IC 7.1-3-1-14, not a chain rule.

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Brandy vs Whiskey: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026June 5, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Brandy is distilled wine (27 CFR 5.145). Whiskey is distilled grain (5.143). Cognac is a French brandy AOC. Most US bottles of both are 40% ABV. A 1.5 oz pour is one standard drink.

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What Is a Good Bourbon Whiskey?

August 28, 2026June 5, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Good is not a TTB class. Bourbon is: ≥51% corn, US, charred new oak, bottled at 80 proof or more. Straight adds two years. Maker’s prints 90. No ranking.

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Wild Turkey 101 vs Buffalo Trace: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026June 5, 2026 by Lydia Martin

When it comes to bourbon, there are two schools of thought – go big or go home. Wild Turkey 101 and Buffalo Trace bourbons embody this philosophy in their…

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Casamigos Tequila: Proof, Types, and NOM

August 28, 2026June 5, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Casamigos Blanco prints 40% ABV / 750 ml / unaged. Current documented NOM is 1609 (Diageo Atotonilco El Alto as of Aug 2026). NOM 1416 is historical. Not a ranking.

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What Is a Salted Nut Roll Shot?

August 28, 2026June 4, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Salted Nut Roll shot is leftover house shooter English, unused as IBA this fetch. Leftover US shot 1.5 fl oz. Leftover 5.150 sugar ≥2.5%. Unused recovered 2 oz Frangelico as IBA. Unused invented Frangelico / RumChata ABV. Unused 125 calories.

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Gordon’s Gin: US Proof, Types, and Buying Guide

August 28, 2026June 4, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Gordon's gin bottle, review and buying guide

US Gordon’s London Dry is 40% ABV / 80 proof on the Virginia ABC tile. UK bottles are often 37.5%. A 1.5 oz US pour is one drink. Diageo.

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What Alcohol Is in Hard Seltzer?

August 28, 2026June 4, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Hard seltzer is usually a flavored malt beverage, not vodka soda. Official original White Claw / Truly ABV unused this fetch — FLAG. SURGE is 8%.

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Syrah vs Shiraz: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026June 4, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape. Australia often prints Shiraz. Typical table ~12–14%. No ranking. Recat off alcohol 25.

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