Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch: What the Label Has to Mean
Official E.H. Taylor Small Batch 100 / 50%, Mash Bill #1, straight. 100 ≠ BiB. Allocated. No street.
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How Long Does Bourbon Have to Be Aged?
Bourbon has no numeric minimum age (27 CFR 5.143). Straight ≥2 years. Under 4 years needs an age statement (5.74). No 2/4/8 folklore floor.
Jameson and Coke
Jameson and Coke is a serve, not a class. Jameson Original official nutrition this project 40%. No official ounce ratio.
Is Rye or Bourbon Better for an Old Fashioned?
IBA Old Fashioned allows bourbon or rye. No official better. 45 ml whiskey. Typical US 40% FLAG. 100 proof ≠ BiB.
How to Spot Fake Bourbon
Bourbon is 27 CFR 5.143. TTB label: brand, class, ABV. Allocation is not a fake test. No invented UV/hologram checks. Buy licensed retail.
Eggnog Whiskey: What the Label Has to Mean
No official best whiskey for eggnog. US whiskey ≥40%. Bourbon is one type. No ranking.
Uncle Nearest 1884 vs 1856: What’s the Difference?
Updated August 2026. These are two Uncle Nearest whiskeys, not a trophy pair. Official 1856 copy: 100 proof. Official 1884 Small Batch: 93 proof. 100 proof is not bottled-in-bond unless is met. Tennessee origin is not a separate TTB class. A 1.5-ounce pour at 50% is 1.25 NIAAA drinks; at 46.5% it is about 1.16. … Read more
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select is single-barrel Tennessee whiskey, commonly 94 proof / 47% ABV on US bottles — matching the 2024 catalog. It is no
Can You Freeze Whiskey?
40% whiskey will not freeze solid in a home freezer (~0°F). Mixture table ~−10°F — FLAG. No flaming shot.
How to Drink Bourbon for Beginners
A neat sip is bar method, not a class. Bourbon is 27 CFR 5.143. Typical US 40% FLAG. Not a liquor-license how-to.