The People's Bourbon Review

The History of Bourbon: The Quintessential American Spirit

Bourbon, the quintessential American spirit, has a rich history that dates back to the late 18th century. From its humble beginnings in Kentucky to its rise as a global phenomenon, bourbon has survive

How to Drink Bourbon So That You Enjoy It

I can’t tell you how often I have shared bourbon with friends only to have them respond, "That is too hot," or, they will say, “I only taste the alcohol." Unfortunately

Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Review

A quick review of Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond. How does this 7-year bottled-in-bond bourbon stack up? Let's see.  ...

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

Barrell Bourbon Private Release GXA1 Blend Review

This is a review of Barrell Craft Spirits' Private Release GXA1 Blend Bourbon at 119.94 proof. I would describe this as a bourbon drinker's bourbon. While the profile is not unique, the crafti...

ASW Fiddler Unison is a Mild and Welcoming Experience

ASW Fiddler Unison and all of ASW's products have become something close to my heart because they are a product of Atlanta, Georgia, my current hometown of 30+ years. The unison nose is a very mil...

Lucky Seven The Frenchman Bourbon Review (First Pour)

Nose The nose of Lucky Seven The Frenchman begins with caramel candied apple, spice, and oak aromas. There’s something else on the nose that I can’t quite put my finger on. It&rsquo...

Lost Lantern Mega Mesquite Whiskey Del Bac Arizona Single Malt Review

Lost Lantern Mega Mesquite Whiskey Del Bac Arizona Single Malt is a wonderfully rich and savory-tasting experience. With a mash bill of 60% unsmoked malted barley and 40% mesquited malted barley, this...

Available everywhere and often overlooked - UN 1856

Uncle Nearest 1856 100 proof No mashbill or age statement provided Color: Golden Amber Uncle Nearest has an amazing back story and has become one of the most awarded whiskies over the past...

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

Pursuit United Blended Straight Rye Finished with Sherry French Reserve Oak

Pursuit United Blended Straight Rye Finished with Sherry French Reserve Oak is a whiskey with a beautiful and complex nosing experience featuring a blend of three mash bills from two different states....

A Brief History of Bourbon

The United States produces a wide range of liquors. However, one of the best-known is bourbon, which is a product unique to the United States. By definition, bourbon is supposed to be made out of corn