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What is the Difference Between Bourbon and Whiskey? The Simple Truth

When people ask what is the difference between bourbon and whiskey, the most direct answer is this: all bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon. Whiskey is a broad category of distilled spirits made from fermented grain mash.…

Ale Aficionado · May 25, 2026 · 5 min read

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When Was Vodka Invented? Unpacking Its True Origin

If you’re reading this, you probably typed “when was vodka invented” into a search bar, and you’re likely staring at a screen full of…

May 25, 2026 · Ale Aficionado · 4 min

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How Strong Is Vodka: The Truth About Proof and Potency

The Reality of Proof You are standing in the middle of a dim, neon-lit distillery bar in Warsaw, watching the bartender slide a chilled,…

May 25, 2026 · Karan Dhanelia · 5 min

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Which Alcohol Has No Calories? The Honest Truth for the Discerning Drinker

You’re scrolling through the menu, maybe checking a label, wondering if there’s a magic bullet—a drink that delivers the buzz without adding to the…

May 25, 2026 · Mark Dredge · 4 min

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Which Ingredients Should I Avoid for Gluten-Free Vodka? The Pure Truth

You’re at the bar, scanning the bottles, a drink order forming in your head. For anyone needing to avoid gluten, the question of vodka…

May 25, 2026 · Anthony Mazzola · 4 min

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Where Did Vodka Come From? Unpacking Its True Origin Story

The actual question most people have isn’t just “where did vodka come from,” but “which country invented it?” The most robust historical evidence, particularly…

May 25, 2026 · Anthony Mazzola · 5 min

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What Liquor Doesn’t Have Sugar? The Surprising Truth About Pure Spirits

It’s often overlooked, but the process of distillation itself strips away almost all sugars from fermented bases. This means that, contrary to popular belief…

May 25, 2026 · Madeline Puckette · 4 min

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