The People's Bourbon Review

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

Pinhook Bourbon War 6 Year Vertical Series Revisited

I am so glad I revisited Pinhook Bourbon War 6 Year Vertical Series after my initial neck pour tasting. It is much better the second time around. Evidently, the Vertical Series began in 2019...

Review of Robert Mondavi Private Selection Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet

This brief review of Robert Mondavi Private Selection Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Red Wine is unusual for me. It's my first review of wine, even though I've been a red wine drinker for years.

Strong Spice with an Underlying Sweetness that is Perfect

Remus Repeal Reserve V Series is one Bourbon you cannot judge on the first pour. I was not a fan of the neck poor, but I have completely changed my mind on the second tasting. This blend has a rich sp...

Union Horse Distilling Co. Reunion Straight Rye Whiskey Review (Barrel Strength)

Nose The nose of Union Horse Distilling Co. Reunion Straight Rye Whiskey started interestingly with light brown sugar, virtually no ethanol, and cinnamon spice. A tiny bit of apple as well. Mil...

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

What is a Cask Strength or Barrel Proof Bourbon?

Cask strength or barrel-proof bourbon is a bourbon that has not undergone dilution after the end of its aging process. Therefore, cask strength bourbon is unblemished cask-to-bottle whiskey that t

Redwood Empire Whiskey Pipe Dream Cask Strength Bourbon Review

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Pursuit United Bourbon Finished with Toasted American and French Oak (First Pour)

I have been anticipating this Pursuit United Bourbon Finished with Toasted American and French Oak review. When I was first exposed to Pursuit United’s Straight Bourbon, I was shocked by its won...

A Surprisingly Rich Elijah Craig Small Batch

Nose Oak! That is what initially hits your nose once you lift a glass of Elijah Craig Small Batch. There’s not much complexity on the nose, and the first few noses are nominated by oak. Pa...

Larceny Barrel Proof B522 Review

Larceny Barrel Proof B522 maintains Larceny's wonderfully consistent cinnamon and brown sugar theme while still being able to separate itself from Larceny's previous batches.  ...

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