The People's Bourbon Review

This Stuff is Good! Belle Meade Sherry Cask Finish

This stuff is good! When I first nosed Belle Meade Bourbon Sherry Cask Finish, I expected something different from what I got. Initially, it was oak with molasses hiding underneath the oak; golden rai...

Barrell Foundation Bourbon Review

This is a fresh crack review of Barrell Foundation Bourbon from my favorite non-distiller producer, Barrell Craft Spirits. Barrell Foundation Bourbon is their first ever non-cask strength bourbon at o...

Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Cask Strength Whiskey Review

Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Cask Strength Whiskey is a handcrafted whiskey that pays homage to California's natural beauty. The whiskey is named after the Lost Monarch, a giant redwood tree discov...

A Delectably Sweet, Thick, and Spicy Maple Experience

Sweet, thick, spicy, maple flavor. While I was very hesitant to spend a premium price on something I have never tasted, the reviews and personal recommendations caused me to pull the trigger; and boy ...

Booker's 2021-04 "Noe Stranger's Batch" Review and First Pour

Booker's 2021-04 "Noe Stranger's Batch" is my first introduction to Booker's line of bourbons. I know that I am late to the party, but Booker's pricepoint and grandiloquent (...

Penelope Bourbon Architect Series First Pour Review

This review of the complex tasting experience of the Penelope Bourbon Architect Series is based on the first few pours after opening a new bottle. Keep in mind that this bourbon gets better the l...

Top 10 Most Popular Bourbon Brands

What are the top 10 most popular bourbon brands? This article will explore the answer to the question. First, we need to establish how "popularity" is defined in this article. Popularity doe

Stellum Bourbon is a Delicious Prototypical High-Rye Bourbon

Stellum Bourbon is a delicious prototypical high-rye bourbon that lives up to expectations. I had been waiting for Stellum ever since I heard it was being produced because I'm a fan of B...

Popular Whiskey Cocktails for the Holidays

Enjoying popular whiskey cocktails during the holidays are fun for several reasons: They offer a wide range of flavors and ingredients that are easily customized to suit individual preferences.

Are "Neck Pours" a Thing? Whiskey Perception or Reality?

You may hear the phrase "neck pour" among whiskey enthusiasts. The phrase refers to the first one or two pours of a bottle of whiskey: typically coming from the bottle's neck. Som

Blue Run Spirits Whiskey Director, Shaylyn Gammon, Reflections On Her One-Year Anniversary

Shaylyn Gammon joined Blue Run Spirits as Whiskey Director on February 10, 2022. She came to the pandemic start-up whiskey company from Campari Group, where she led innovation projects on brands such

What is Blended Whiskey (Bourbon)? A Quick Reference Guide

A blended whiskey or bourbon is an artfully crafted result of mixing different types of whiskeys. Often, crafters experienced in the art of blending will mix different aged and/or different quality wh