The People's Bourbon Review

Rye Whiskey and Rye Bourbon: Is there a Difference?

“Rye whiskey” and “rye bourbon” are terms that often confuse people who are new to the whiskey world. A common misperception is that the two terms are synonymous. While both ry

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.

First Pour of Barrell Seagrass, Crazy!

There is nothing indifferent about Barrell Seagrass. At 118 proof this is exceptionally smooth with the only bite coming from the rye. It is a very easy drinker and one of the most interesting and eve...

How to Train Your Palate to Review Bourbons and Write Tasting Notes

When I began this journey into the bourbon and whiskey world, I marveled at how bourbon enthusiasts could pick out sophisticated notes in bourbon and other American whiskeys. In fact, I still marvel a

Barrell Whiskey Private Release DJX2 Finished in a Ruby Port Barrel Review

A first pour review of Barrell Whiskey Private Release DJX2 Finished in a Ruby Port Barrel. Oh, it's delectable! ...

Pursuit United Blended Straight Bourbon Review: Aggressively Bold and Flavor Packed

Pursuit United Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a delightful surprise. This blend of Kentucky, Tennessee, and New York straight bourbon whiskeys is aggressive and flavor-packed. You will love this ...

Doc Holliday 8-year Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review

I will not mince any words here; Doc Holliday 8-year Straight Bourbon Whiskey provides a fantastic high-proof tasting experience. Rarely do I start bourbon reviews by saying that, but this is worthy o...

Does Bourbon Have to be Made in Kentucky to be Called Bourbon?

Some may claim that "Kentucky Bourbon is the one and only Bourbon" and that one cannot truly create Bourbon outside of Kentucky because of Kentucky's unique mixture of barrels and t

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch C923 Review

These are some quick thoughts on the wonderfully flavorful Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch C923.  Nose On the first pour, the Nose of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch C923 was a little d...

Buzzard’s Roost Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon Review

A review of Buzzard’s Roost Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This 114.4 proof blend of 4 to 6-year-old MGP whiskeys is an aggressive bourbon. The sample was provided cour...

The Best Rye Whiskeys by Price and Value Right Now!

What are the best rye whiskeys to drink in 2022? Well, that depends on how much you want to spend. So, I have compiled a list of some of the best rye whiskeys by price and value. What is the best rye

Very Strong Black Pepper and Anticipating a Store Pick

I'm not sure if my review reflects my anticipation of this Rebel Cask Strength Single Barrel or not, but I tasted a distillery sample a few months before this was released. Frankly, it was on...