The People's Bourbon Review

The Uses of Distillation Other Than in the Creation of Spirits

Distillation is a rustic cycle that involves the selective boiling and succeeding condensation of an element in any liquid mixture. You can employ the said process to either upswing the content of a s

A Delectably Sweet, Thick, and Spicy Maple Experience

Sweet, thick, spicy, maple flavor. While I was very hesitant to spend a premium price on something I have never tasted, the reviews and personal recommendations caused me to pull the trigger; and boy ...

Blackened Rye The Lightning Double Cask Finished Rye Whiskey Review

Blackened "Rye The Lightning" Double Cask Finished Rye is a very good and unique expression. It is very unusual to find a 90-proof rye whiskey finished in Madeira wine and Caribbea...

Rye Whiskey and Rye Bourbon: Is there a Difference?

“Rye whiskey” and “rye bourbon” are terms that often confuse people who are new to the whiskey world. A common misperception is that the two terms are synonymous. While both ry

The Best Rye Whiskeys by Price and Value Right Now!

What are the best rye whiskeys to drink in 2022? Well, that depends on how much you want to spend. So, I have compiled a list of some of the best rye whiskeys by price and value. What is the best rye

Thirteenth Colony Double Oaked Bourbon Review

This purchase of Thirteenth Colony Double Oaked Bourbon was my first purchase in over a month, and it was impromptu. I promised myself I would not make any more impromptu purchases, but then I sa...

Ranking Old Forester Whiskeys. Which is the Best?

I am almost reluctant to provide a ranking of Old Forester whiskeys for fear of drawing too much attention to this fabulous line of bourbons. Old Forester produces such rich and high-quality whiskeys

Rich and Creamy Spicy Rye Dominates the Palate

The nose on this Smoke Wagon UCUF is incredible. However, the overwhelming spicy rye dominates the palate and even the finish of this neck pour. I am having a hard time picking up other notes because ...

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...

Copper Tongue

Orange spice... hot on the front end.  A lot of alcohol.  Drinks much hotter than the 89.8 proof.  Missing the oak/caramel notes....

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

John J. Bowman Single Barrel Bourbon - Slightly Fruity With Mild Caramel

John J. Bowman Single Barrel Bourbon has a slightly fruity and mild caramel nose with very little ethanol. In fact, it’s almost invisible to the nose. Unfortunately, any aroma that you sens...