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How Long Does It Take for Vodka to Kick In?

August 28, 2026August 18, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No honest minute-count. NIAAA: food slows absorption; 1.5 oz of 40% vodka is one drink. Math, not a challenge.

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Does Moonshine Go Bad?

August 28, 2026August 17, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Commercial moonshine follows the neck class. High-proof unflavored sealed is shelf-stable; cream/fruit are not. Batch 43 Ole Smoky/Sugarlands ABVs only. No home-still clock.

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What Percent Alcohol Is Moonshine?

August 28, 2026August 14, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No federal moonshine %. Legal jars follow TTB whiskey/neutral-spirits class. Table is fetched Ole Smoky / Sugarlands only. No home-distill.

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What Is the Tequila on Queen of the South?

August 28, 2026August 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Tequila shots, Queen of the South

If you’re a fan of the show Queen of the South, you’re probably wondering about the tequila mentioned often on the show.

So what is the tequila on Queen of th

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How Much Whiskey to Get Drunk?

August 28, 2026July 31, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Generic 40% ABV whiskey bottle and 1.5-ounce shot labeled one standard drink, with a note that 100-proof bonded whiskey is 1.25 drinks in the same glass.

A 1.5 oz shot of 80-proof whiskey is one US standard drink. Bonded 100-proof is 1.25. Math, not a recipe.

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How Much Rum to Get Drunk?

August 28, 2026July 28, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Rum pour, how much rum to get drunk

A 1.5 oz shot of 40% rum is one standard drink. Spiced rum is often 35%; Malibu is 21%; overproof is more. Math, not a beach challenge.

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Maker’s Mark vs Basil Hayden: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026July 27, 2026 by Lydia Martin

When it comes to bourbons, two of the well-known brands are Maker’s Mark and Basil Hayden’s. They’re both under the Beam Suntory, but it doesn’t mean they…

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Best Liquor Store in New Orleans

August 28, 2026July 24, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Leftover aisle English, not a recovered 10-way ranking. Leftover IBA Old Fashioned already 45 mL unused as leftover store leftover IBA. Unused leftover Elio’s leftover as leftover #1.

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What Does Absinthe Taste Like?

August 28, 2026July 23, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Absinthe taste is not a TTB class. US bottles are labeled as distilled spirits or a specialty; there is no separate absinthe class. Official ABV unused — FLAG. Anise talk is bar English. No ranking.

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Bacardi Gold vs Superior: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026July 23, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Bacardi Gold vs Superior rum bottles

Bacardi celebrated its 160th Anniversary with its 1000th award last February 2022. Well known as one of the world’s most awarded rum, Bacardi is a staple in eve

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