The People's Bourbon Review

Augusta Distillery Buckner's 10-year Single Barrel Bourbon Review

A review of Augusta Distillery Buckner's 10-Year Single Barrel Bourbon Barrel. Selected by Seelbach's, this bottle of Buckner’s Single Barrel Aged ten years is a limited edition bourbon ...

Barrell Rye Private Release 1M20 Finished in a Madeira Barrel Review

As soon as I heard about the release of Barrell Rye Private Release 1M20 Finished in a Madeira Barrel, I went directly to the Barrel Craft Spirits Barcart to purchase a bottle. You have to understand ...

Wild Turkey 101 vs. Early Times Bottled in Bond: Which One is Better?

Wild Turkey 101 and Early Times Bottled in Bond (Brown-Forman version) seem to be the quintessential entry-level bourbons. In fact, if you take a poll on any social media bourbon group of good bourbon

Pinhook Bourbon War Vertical 6 Year: A Quick Review

This Pinhook opened up nicely. When I first opened the bottle of Pinhook Bourbon War Vertical 6 Year (Total Wine store pick), there was a robust aroma of light, fresh fruit. A few seconds later, ...

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

The 5 Best Ways to Drink Bourbon (Pros and Cons) for Beginners

There are many ways to drink bourbon, and there may be no one way that is “the best,” considering everyone has a personal preference. With that in mind, what are the standard and most popu

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

The Life and Ever-Changing Palate of a Bourbon Enthusiast - How Taste Buds Change

The life of a bourbon lover is first and foremost enjoyable. The entire process of anticipating, nosing, and tasting this wonderful golden fluid is an adventure to which enthusiasts await. We are in &

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...

Breckenridge Whiskey Madeira Finish is Very Complex and Aromatic, But...

On the nose of Breckenridge Whiskey Madeira Finish, there is an apparent fruitiness, like a dark cherry mixed with dark chocolate and light caramel. These aromas are not too intense but have a rich, h...

Stellum Rye Rigel Single Barrel Review

This is a quick, fresh crack review of Stellum Rye Rigel Single Barrel. Rigel is a selection distilled in Indiana (MGP) and chosen in the Summer and Autumn of 2021.  This 95% Rye and...

Barrell Private Release Whiskey DJA2 (Saint Agrestis Brooklyn Amaro Cask) Review

Barrell Private Release Whiskey DJA2 finished in Saint Agrestis Brooklyn Amaro Cask, is a rollercoaster of complex flavors and aromas. According to Barrell Craft Spirits, this whiskey is a carefully s...