How Long Does Beer Last in a Keg?
Pasteurized kegs ~90–120 days cold; unpasteurized ~45–60. Picnic pump: 8–12 hours. Brewery date is primary, not USDA.
Wine if You Don’t Like Wine: What the Label Has to Mean
No official wine for people who dislike wine. Palate talk is not a class. Typical table ~12–14%. No ranking.
How Long Does Cognac Last?
Sealed cognac does not spoil like wine. Official open-bottle months unused — FLAG. 27 CFR 5.145. Typical 40% FLAG. Keep sealed, cool, dark.
Triple Sec for Margaritas: What the Label Has to Mean
No official best triple sec. IBA Margarita prints triple sec, not a brand. Cointreau 40% official. Other brand ABVs unused. No ranking.
Sangria Brandy: What the Label Has to Mean
No official best sangria brandy. US brandy is 27 CFR 5.145. Cognac is a type — do not swap cats. Typical 40% FLAG. No ranking.
What Is the Most Expensive Bourbon?
There is no official most expensive bourbon. Auction lots and allocated bottles — Weller, Pappy, Blanton’s — have no street price here. Mash % unpublished. No ranking or MSRP.
Old Forester 1920 vs 1910: What’s the Difference?
1920 is typically 115 proof. 1910 is typically 93 — FLAG. Same house, different SKUs. Not a score.
Benchmark vs Buffalo Trace: What’s the Difference?
Benchmark is a Sazerac value bourbon from the Buffalo Trace campus family. Flagship Buffalo Trace is 90 proof / 45% ABV. Benchmark proof is label-specific — read the neck. No invented winner.
Best Double-Oaked Bourbon
Exceptional double-oaked bourbons call for a premium over your usual pour, but if you want to enjoy more oak, they’re well worth the price. The best double-oaked bourbon…
How to Order Whiskey at a Bar
Order whiskey by bottle or well, then serve: neat, rocks, whiskey-soda, Old Fashioned. 1.5 oz at 40% is one NIAAA drink. Math, not a challenge.