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What Time Do Gas Stations Stop Selling Alcohol?

August 28, 2026May 26, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Lab-journal clocks: gas-station alcohol hours follow state off-sale law, not a federal or chain clock. No logos.

Gas stations follow state and local off-sale hours, not a federal pump clock. California stops at 2 a.m. Texas beer follows the grocery clock. Florida is local.

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Don Julio 70 vs 1942: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026May 26, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Don Julio 1942 is an añejo, not extra — brand page 38–40% and 2.5 years. Don Julio 70 is a cristalino añejo at 40%. Extra starts at three years. No ranking.

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Maker’s Mark vs Maker’s 46: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026May 26, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Maker’s Mark is one of the most recognizable bottles of bourbon whiskey on liquor shelves because of its bright red wax seal. Between Maker’s Mark vs Maker’s 46…

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Who Makes Kirkland Irish Whiskey?

August 28, 2026May 25, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Kirkland Irish whiskey usually lists MISA Imports. The distillery is not documented. Terra is unverified. Not a declared Jameson dump.

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Fireball: Proof, Whisky vs Cinnamon, and Buying Guide

August 28, 2026May 25, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Fireball Cinnamon Whisky bottle, review and buying guide

Fireball Cinnamon Whisky is 66 proof (33% ABV). Grocery ‘Cinnamon’ minis are often 16.5% malt. A 1.5 oz whisky pour is 0.83 standard drinks.

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Best Gin for a Gin and Tonic

August 28, 2026May 24, 2026 by Lydia Martin

There is no IBA Gin & Tonic spec. A common 50 ml 40% gin pour is 1.13 standard drinks; US Tanqueray 47.3% is 1.33 in 50 ml. Tonic calories depend on the brand. Not a 2023 ranking.

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1792 vs Buffalo Trace: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026May 23, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Both are Kentucky straight bourbon (27 CFR 5.143). Buffalo Trace flagship is 90 proof on the brand page. 1792 Small Batch is commonly 93.7 proof on US listings — confirm the neck. Same 1.5 oz math at 40% would be one drink; these pours are more.

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Tito’s Vodka: Proof, Sizes, and Buying Guide

August 28, 2026May 22, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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Tito’s Handmade Vodka is 80-proof (40% ABV) corn vodka from Austin. A 750 mL is about 17 standard drinks. No fake 2026 MSRP.

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What to Mix With Grand Marnier

August 28, 2026May 22, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official Grand Marnier mixer ranking. Cordon Rouge official 40% / 80. Mixer talk is not a class. Cognac class is 5.145 — this SKU is a liqueur.

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What Does Hennessy Taste Like?

August 28, 2026May 22, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Hennessy taste is not a BNIC class. V.S is a 2-year floor. Typical US bottles print 40%. XO is a 10-year floor (2018). A 1.5-ounce 40% pour is one drink. No ranking.

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