The People's Bourbon Review

RY3 16 Year Old Single Barrel Cask Strength Light Whiskey Review

Oh yeah, RY3 16-Year-Old Single Barrel Cask Strength Light Whiskey Limited Edition is a must-purchase for any whiskey lover who enjoys a nice dose of sweet heat.  Nose The nose of RY3 1...

Popular Cocktails for the Holidays

Many people choose to drink popular cocktails during the holidays as a way to relax, celebrate, or socialize with family and friends. It can be seen as a tradition or a way to enhance the festive spir

Palmer's Stretch Rye Whiskey Review

The Nose The nose of Palmer's Stretch Rye Whiskey starts with a delightful buttery brown sugar (toffee) aroma. Any ethanol you smell is almost imperceptible. After those initial notes, pepper a...

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...

Five Things All Bourbon Enthusiasts Should Do to Stay Healthy

Are you an avid bourbon enthusiast who frequently drinks? If so, there are a few things you should routinely do to stay healthy while enjoying your bourbon lifestyle. I love to drink moderatel

Is Basil Hayden a Good Bourbon and Why is it So Popular?

Basil Hayden Bourbon is among the top 10 best-selling bourbons in the United States. Yes, you heard that right, Top 10! But is Basil Hayden Bourbon good? With its rich history, distinctive bottle desi

Barrell Bourbon Batch 35 Review (First Pour)

I do not hide that I am a Barrell Craft Spirits fan. So, I was eagerly anticipating this review of Barrell Bourbon Batch 35. It is a blend of straight bourbon whiskeys distilled and aged in TN, KY, an...

Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Amburana Review

I have been hesitant to try the Amburana finishes. Strong cinnamon characteristics are low on my personal preference list, and all of the reviews for the various Amburana finishes have indicated that ...

Ranking My Favorite Barrell Craft Spirits Whiskeys. The Best Barrell Bourbons and Whiskeys

It is no secret to those who know me that I am a huge Barrell Craft Spirits whiskey fan. I focus so much on their products in various social network forums that people think I work for them or that I

Castle & Key Small Batch Straight Bourbon Quick Review

With Castle & Key Small Batch Straight Bourbon, the nose opens up very light sweet honey and fresh fruit (green apple), and then the oak takes over. It is a light oak that does not last very long....

What are Wheated Bourbon and Wheat Whisky?

All whiskeys are made from a combination of grains which is known as a mash bill. What makes them different is the ratio of the different grains that go into the manufacturing and distilling of the fi

Pours 1 and 2 of Barrell Bourbon Batch 26

Pour 1 The first thing you notice on the nose is the smell of Rye and nothing else. I didn’t take a drink and just let it sit for a minute or so and then nosed it again. There was a fruitines...