The People's Bourbon Review

The Top 10 Terms Every New Bourbon Enthusiast Should Know

Bourbon is one of the United States’ finest contributions to the world of whiskeys. Legally, bourbon mash must have at least 51% corn and undergo aging in a new charred oak barrel. Regardless of

Templeton 10 Year Rye Review

You don't see 10-year ryes just sitting on the shelf too often with little attention or fanfare. However, that was the case with Templeton 10-Year Rye, at least here in Georgia. I noticed it at on...

Shortbarrel Small Batch Rye 101 is a Rye Lover's Rye

The Nose Overall, the nose of Shortbarrel Rye is very mild. However, when I first opened the bottle...BOOM...I was hit with a friendly and noticeable whiff of rich caramel and rye. Once th...

Old Soul Tintype Series 1 Straight Bourbon Review

Old Soul Tintype Series #1 is a rich, aggressive, and flavor-packed bourbon. I stumbled upon this at a new liquor store in my area. The store owner tried to push it on me. I was somewhat intrigued by ...

2XO Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review (First Pour)

This is a first-pour review of 2XO, Two Times Oak, by Dixon Dedman. The Phoenix Blend.  ...

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

Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish: Tale of Two Islands Review

Barrell Craft Spirits has way too much time on their hands. LOL. This whiskey-blending company has come up with another finished blend that is absolutely wonderful.  Barrell Bourbon Cask Finis...

Yellowstone Hand-Picked Collection Single Barrel is Weird. I Like Weird

Yellowstone Hand-Picked Collection Single Barrel is another bourbon that I did not care for on its initial pour, but I let it get past the neck and sit for a couple of months. I must admit that&n...

Ways To Make Your Whiskey Taste Better

There are several ways to enhance the flavor of your whiskey. First, consider using a whiskey glass with a tulip shape to concentrate the aroma. Allow the whiskey to breathe for a few minutes afte

Ron Izalco 18 Year Old Cask Strength Rum Review

I must start by admitting that my knowledge and experience with rum are pretty limited. Having said that, Ron Izalco 18 Year Old Cask Strength Rum is the best rum I've experienced to date. 

Old Ezra 7-Year Rye Review (First Pour)

Old Ezra 7-Year Rye is a beauty, and I am really looking forward to tasting again as it opens up. Still, this first pour is impressive and complex. It almost feels like a finished whiskey (I'll ge...

What is Distillation and How is Liquor Made?

Distillation is a process that entails the changeover of a liquid into vapor which is later processing it back to liquid form. Most industries are bound to use this process on a much larger scale to p