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Casamigos vs Teremana: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026April 6, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Casamigos Blanco prints 40% on casamigos.com. Current NOM 1609 / historical 1416. Teremana NOM 1613 in the June 2026 brand PR — FLAG. Typical 40%. Not a score.

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Best Tequila for a Paloma

August 28, 2026April 4, 2026 by Lydia Martin

The IBA Paloma is 50 ml 100% agave tequila, 5 ml lime, a pinch of salt, and 100 ml pink grapefruit soda. That 50 ml of 40% tequila is 1.13 drinks. Not a 2023 ranking.

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Sweet Red Wine: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026April 3, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Sweet red is residual-sugar talk, not a TTB type. Typical table ~12%. Fortified red is a different bottle.

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Whiskey Types, Proof, and Buying Guide

August 28, 2026April 3, 2026 by Lydia Martin
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US whiskey is bottled at ≥40% ABV. Bourbon, rye, Tennessee, Scotch, Irish, and Canadian are different classes. A 750 mL 40% bottle is about 17 standard drinks.

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How Much Is a Fifth of Alcohol?

August 28, 2026April 3, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Lineup of generic bottles from 50 ml mini through 375 ml pint, 750 ml fifth, 1 liter, and 1.75 liter handle, with shot counts.

A fifth is 750 mL — 25.4 US fl oz, about 17 shots of 1.5 oz. Price is local. TTB 27 CFR 5.203.

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What Is the Strongest Tequila?

August 28, 2026April 3, 2026 by Lydia Martin

There is no official strongest tequila. NOM-006 allows 35–55% ABV. Fortaleza Blanco Still Strength prints 46% / 92 and NOM 1493. Still strength is not a CRT class. No crown.

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Potato vs Grain Vodka: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026April 3, 2026 by Lydia Martin

US vodka must be ≥40% ABV (27 CFR 5.142). Potato or grain is the agricultural base, not extra proof. A 1.5 oz 40% pour is one standard drink either way.

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Best Canadian Whisky

August 28, 2026April 3, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Whether you’re a massive fan of everything Canadian, such as maple syrup, hockey, and cold weather, one thing is for sure– the best Canadian whisky mustn’t be skipped…

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What Is Kirkland Tequila Silver Comparable To?

August 28, 2026April 3, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Kirkland Silver is a Costco blanco. Current documented NOM is 1173. Comparable means CRT class, not a clone of Casamigos or Patrón. Typical US 40%.

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Cognac vs Bourbon: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026April 2, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Cognac is grape brandy from the Cognac AOC. Bourbon is US corn whiskey in new charred oak. US VS cognac and many bourbons are 40% — a 1.5 oz pour is then one drink.

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