The People's Bourbon Review

The Science Behind Why it is Bad to Drink Bourbon With Ice or Chilled

Is there a right or wrong way to enjoy a fantastic American whiskey? Many bourbon drinkers are adamant about chilling their whiskey by adding ice, using cold whiskey stones, or putting their bourbon i

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...

How to Host a Bourbon Tasting Event for Friends

Bourbon is to be enjoyed with friends. When you combine friendship with a bourbon tasting, you create a memorable experience. However, what is the best way to host a bourbon-tasting event? What does a

Southern Collective Prime Pickins 6-Year Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Review

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Bright and Smooth WhistlePig 10-Year Small Batch Rye

WhistlePig 10-Year Small Batch Rye is my introduction to whiskeys produced by WhistelPig. It's my understanding that it's sourced from a stock of 10-year-old blending Whiskey distilled in Cana...

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

A Quick Review of Heaven's Door Straight Bourbon Whiskey

The notes on the nose of Heaven's Door Straight Bourbon Whiskey come and go. When I opened the bottle the nose was very good with butterscotch, apple, rye spice, mint, and cinnamon notes. On ...

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...

Ancient Ancient Age 10 Star Bourbon Review

The first time I tried Ancient Ancient Age 10 Year bourbon, it had a very unusual aroma, almost like formaldehyde and musty, sour oak. It was not very pleasant. Upon this review, that astringent aroma...

The Best Benchmark Bourbons Ranked

Which Benchmark bourbon is the best? Before answering that question, let's get a little more information about the Benchmark brand. Benchmark is the popular Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiske

Battle of the Oak-Centric Bourbons: Barrel Vantage vs. 2XO The Phoenix Blend

In the months prior to this writing, I was exposed to two very good oak-dominant bourbons: Barrell Vantage and 2XO - The Phoenix Blend. After letting the most recent purchase of 2XO open up a bit, I

Barrell Bourbon Batch 32 Packs a Spicy but Uneventful Experience

Barrell Bourbon Batch 32 packs a zesty but ordinary experience. It has a very, very mild cinnamon spice on the nose. A brazen and almost unforgiving cinnamon spice on the palate with very mild ca...