The People's Bourbon Review

Pinhook Bourbon War 7 Year True Single Barrel Vertical Series

The Pinhook Bourbon War 7-Year True Single Barrel Vertical Series has been a pleasure to follow thus far. The Vertical Series follows a group of MGP bourbon barrels aged four to twelve years...

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...

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. 

Quick Review of Bib & Tucker 6-Year-Old Small Batch Bourbon

With Bib &Tucker 6-Year-Old Small Batch Bourbon, I quickly realized that once you pour this bourbon into a glass, you need to let it sit for a minute or two if you want to enjoy its nose to t...

What is the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and What are the Stops on the Trail?

The Kentucky Bourbons Trail, popularly known as the Bourbon Trail, is a collection of 18 distillers located in and around Louisville. The trial was launched in 1999 by the Kentucky Distiller Asso

One of the Most Dependable Bourbons I Have Ever Tasted

Living in a country where it is a bit difficult to get good value for my favorite liquor, the first time I tasted Wild Turkey Rare Breed, my heart was stolen in a moment. Amazing aromas and ta...

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

Union Horse Rolling Standard Midwestern Four-Grain Whiskey Review (First Pour)

Nose The first thing I sense on the nose of Union Horse Distilling Co. Rolling Standard Midwestern Four-Grain Whiskey is an initial burst of caramel and then mint, with a mild cinnamon aroma an...

Blue Run Spirits Whiskey Director, Shaylyn Gammon, Reflections On Her One-Year Anniversary

Shaylyn Gammon joined Blue Run Spirits as Whiskey Director on February 10, 2022. She came to the pandemic start-up whiskey company from Campari Group, where she led innovation projects on brands such

Frank August Small Batch Bourbon (First Pour)

Frank August Small Batch Bourbon has been a mystery. There wasn't much information online about this bourbon, the distillate source, or the company. I saw it online at Seelbach's, but it sold ...

What Is the Difference Between Bourbon, Scotch, and Whiskey?

Often individuals are perplexed by the distinctions between Bourbon, Scotch, and whiskey when it comes to spirits. Although there are some similarities between Scotch, Bourbon, and whiskey, each has d

Wilderness Trail Settlers Select Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye Review

Creamy, bold, and aggressive Wilderness Trail Settlers Select Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye is the quintessential cask strength rye whiskey that is not afraid to display its rye-ness.  ...