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Best Bourbon for a Manhattan

August 28, 2026August 20, 2026 by Lydia Martin

The IBA Manhattan is 50 ml rye, 20 ml sweet vermouth, and a dash of Angostura. Bourbon is a legal substitute. 90–100 proof still tastes like whiskey after vermouth. Not a 2022 ranking.

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Is Jameson Whiskey Good?

August 28, 2026August 20, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Good is not a class. Jameson Original + Black Barrel 40% Pernod this project. Triple distilled is process.

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What Proof Is Jim Beam?

August 28, 2026August 18, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Jim Beam White is 80 proof (40% ABV); 97 kcal per 1.5 oz on the brand FAQ. Black is 7 years and higher proof — read that label. Flavored Beam is a different class.

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Can You Put Whiskey in Eggnog?

August 28, 2026August 18, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Yes. Whiskey in eggnog is still 27 CFR 5.143 whiskey. The mug does not change the drink count. Typical US 40% FLAG.

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How to Drink Japanese Whisky

August 28, 2026August 18, 2026 by Lydia Martin

A neat sip is bar method. No US Japanese-whisky type in 5.143. Typical 40% FLAG. No ranking.

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Scotch vs Bourbon: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026August 17, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Scotch is whisky distilled and aged in Scotland (≥3 years). Bourbon is US whiskey, ≥51% corn, new charred oak. A 1.5 oz 40% pour is one standard drink either way.

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How to Drink Uncle Nearest

August 28, 2026August 17, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Official 1856 is 100-proof whiskey; 1884 is 93 proof. 100 ≠ BiB. Class FLAG on 1856. No street.

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Who Makes Yellowstone Bourbon?

August 28, 2026August 17, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Yellowstone is a Luxco / MGP Branded Spirits label. Limestone Branch Distillery is the named Kentucky home. Core proof is SKU-specific. 2026 Limited Edition is 101 proof and sourced.

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Best Whiskey for a Whiskey Sour

August 28, 2026August 15, 2026 by Lydia Martin

The IBA Whiskey Sour is 45 ml bourbon, 25 ml lemon, 20 ml syrup. Rye is a common substitute, not the written grain. 90–100 proof still tastes like whiskey after lemon. Not a 2022 ranking.

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What Are Whiskey Infusion Recipes?

August 28, 2026August 14, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Whiskey infusion leftover is mixer English on a bottled 5.143 whisky, not a new TTB type and not a still. Unused 10-way ranking. Unused infused OF as IBA. Unused tea leftover.

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