The People's Bourbon Review

Angle's Envy Rye. Is it worth the 90 bucks?

The Angel's Envy Rye Finished in Rum Barrels is an excellent choice if you like the sweeter side of life. If you don't like sweet, this probably isn't for you, and if you don't like ry...

A Beautiful Golden Caramel Color that Shimmers Perfectly

[Multiple tasting notes combined in this review] Larceny Barel Proof A121 has a beautiful golden caramel color that shimmers flawlessly in the correct whiskey glass. As with all higher proof Bour...

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...

Old Forester Bourbon 86 Proof Review

Old Forester Kentucky Kentucky Street Bourbon 86 Proof opens up with a very light caramel aroma. After the caramel aroma comes another mild note, oak. You can also sense a little bit of ethanol, ...

How to Train Your Palate to Review Bourbons and Write Tasting Notes

When I began this journey into the bourbon and whiskey world, I marveled at how bourbon enthusiasts could pick out sophisticated notes in bourbon and other American whiskeys. In fact, I still marvel a

Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch Tasting Notes

Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch has the privilege of being a child of the Buffalo Trace Distillery. It is a popular child, but is he deserving of the notoriety? Here are my tasting notes and review.&n...

Doc Holliday 8-year Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review

I will not mince any words here; Doc Holliday 8-year Straight Bourbon Whiskey provides a fantastic high-proof tasting experience. Rarely do I start bourbon reviews by saying that, but this is worthy o...

Review: Old Pepper Distillery Rye Single Barrel Opens Up Nicely

Man, this Old Pepper Distillery Rye Single Barrel opened up nicely. It has been sitting in the back of my cabinet for a couple of months because I didn’t like it much on the initial/nec...

Is Selling Bourbon Illegal? No, But...

Deep within the catacombs of social network bourbon groups and the recesses of secondary bourbon markets, you will find individuals who are attempting to sell individual bottles of hard-to-find bourbo

Does Whiskey Oxidize? How Long is Bourbon Good Once Opened?

One of the most popular questions new bourbon enthusiasts ask is, "How fast will my bourbon oxidize once I open the bottle?" They are really asking, "How long is bourbon good for once o

Is Eagle Rare 10 Year Bourbon Worth the Hype?

Buffalo Trace's Eagle Rare 10-Year Bourbon is one of the most sought-after bourbons in the whiskey world. I was curious how often people search for Eagle Rare, so I pulled up some Google analytics

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