The People's Bourbon Review

Few Straight Rye Whiskey Review

Every once in a while, you stumble upon a fabulous whiskey that exceeds your expectations. That is the case with Few Straight Rye Whiskey. Sadly, Few Spirits is not a very visible brand in Georgia, wh...

Smoke Wagon Bottled in Bond Rye Review

Smoke Wagon Bottled in Bond Rye is a whiskey distilled by MGP in Indiana but aged and bottled by the Nevada H&C Distilling Company of Las Vegas. This rye whiskey has a mash bill of 51% rye an...

Penelope Toasted Barrel Strength Bourbon Review

Exceptional! Taste the char! I should have purchased a couple of these Total Wine Penelope Bourbon Toasted Series store picks. It is excellent; sweet, oaky, spicy, with a buttery toffee palate...and a...

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

What is the Difference Between Bourbon and Whiskey?

If you love brown liquor, you probably know the difference between Bourbon and whiskey. Both are brown liquor, and some people might even say they have the same taste. If you refer to Bourbon as w

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

Hemingway Rye Signature Edition Review

I am digging finished ryes lately, and the release of Hemingway Rye Signature Edition (Not to be confused with Hemingway Rye 1st Edition) is another excellent non-distiller producer tasting experience...

What to do with Bad Whiskey or Bourbon

Every bourbon enthusiast eventually comes across the dreaded problem of what to do when your reckless whiskey spending habits have led to a surplus of really bad bourbons. How do you escape this preca

A Decadent and Lusciously Caramelized Work of Art

Maker's Mark FAE 01 was very good from the initial pour. I had been sitting on this bottle for a while. However, after tasting it, I knew I had waited way too long to open this self-indulgent...

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

Pursuit United Bourbon Finished with Toasted American and French Oak (First Pour)

I have been anticipating this Pursuit United Bourbon Finished with Toasted American and French Oak review. When I was first exposed to Pursuit United’s Straight Bourbon, I was shocked by its won...

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...