The People's Bourbon Review

Seven Things that Can Negatively Impact the Taste of Bourbon or Other Whiskeys

Bourbon enthusiasts and those new to the bourbon-tasting experience want to enjoy their whiskeys to the fullest. With that in mind, it is essential to understand what things can adversely influence bo

Pinhook Tiz Rye Time 7 Year Vertical Series Review (First Pour)

A quick first-pour review of Pinhook Tiz Rye Time 7-Year Vertical Series. This rye is the most limited release in the Vertical Series to date, and it was well worth the wait. In fact, it mak...

Characteristics of a Bourbon Enthusiast. Who are these Lovers of Bourbon?

Bourbon, America’s native whiskey, has enjoyed a surge in popularity over the last few decades. Primarily a product of Kentucky, bourbon has become so popular that there are even undergraduate a

The Best Bourbons Under $60 to Start Your Collection

If you ask ten bourbon enthusiasts with a wide range of bourbon-tasting experiences for their best bourbons under $60, all lists will likely differ. However, a few bourbons on my list will undoubtedly

A Brief Review of Belle Meade Bourbon

This is my second tasting of Belle Meade Sour Mash Whiskey Straight Bourbon, and once again, I am not getting much on the nose. Maybe a mild rye spice, clove, black pepper, but that’s it. All of...

Old Forester SBBP - The Kevin One

Old Forester SBBP - 129.2 proof As an Old Forester fan, I was all too pleased to score a bottle of this single barrel selection.  I must admit to being an OF fan.  In particular, OF 1910 ...

Quick Review of ASW Druid Hill Irish-Style Whiskey

I experienced this ASW Druid Hills Irish-Style Whiskey at a friend’s house. It was the first time I’ve had any heavy barley stuff in a while. Surprisingly, it was a much better experi...

Seelbach's Private Reserve Batch 006 Review (First Pour)

Nose The nose of Seelbach's Private Reserve Batch 006 initially features an inviting black pepper spice, brown sugar, caramel apples, and creamy oak. There is also very mild ethanol that do...

Stellum Black Bourbon Equinox Blend Review

Wow, Stellum Black Bourbon Equinox Blend #1 is an excellent bourbon! At a time when a lot of young and average bourbons are being released, it is so good to experience a whiskey this rich, oily, and f...

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

Weller Antique 107 Review

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Midwest Grain Products (MGP) and Its Influence in the Bourbon and Whiskey World

It is well known within the whiskey community that many "distilleries" buy their whiskeys from the same source. This fact may come as a surprise to many new to the bourbon and rye world beca