The People's Bourbon Review

Barrell 7 Year Single Barrel Rye vs. Old Forester Single Barrel Rye: Which One is Better?

The Nose Initially, the aroma easily goes to Barrell 7 Year Single Barrel Rye. It is a sweet, decadent, candy-spice bomb. Barrell starts as a more complex experience than Old Forester

Lost Lantern Wollersheim Distillery Wisconsin Straight Bourbon Review

I have never heard of Wollersheim Distillery Wisconsin Straight Bourbon, so I was curious about what to expect with this review. My expectations of this 5-year-old single-cask series straight bourbon ...

Old Fourth Distillery Select Barrel Series Cognac Cask Finished Bourbon Review (First Pour)

I was hesitant to provide a review of this first pour of Old Fourth Distillery Select Barrel Series Cognac Cask Finished Bourbon because it is one of the strangest tastings I've experienced. ...

First Pour of Laws Bonded Centennial Straight Wheat Whiskey

Laws is my first exposure to a straight wheat whiskey, and I was unsure what to expect. It was a little harsher than I expected when drinking it neat. However, it was spectacular in a cocktail, w...

Pinhook Tiz Rye Time 7 Year Vertical Series Review (First Pour)

A quick first-pour review of Pinhook Tiz Rye Time 7-Year Vertical Series. This rye is the most limited release in the Vertical Series to date, and it was well worth the wait. In fact, it mak...

Shortbarrel Small Batch Rye Versus WhistlePig 10 Year Straight Rye

I'm from the Atlanta, Georgia, area, and I always appreciate it when a local company produces whiskeys. Since Shortbarrel is an Atlanta company that became a brand in July 2020, I was excited to t

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

A Delectably Sweet, Thick, and Spicy Maple Experience

Sweet, thick, spicy, maple flavor. While I was very hesitant to spend a premium price on something I have never tasted, the reviews and personal recommendations caused me to pull the trigger; and boy ...

Stellum Serpens Single Barrel Rye Review

Nose The nose of Stellum Serpens Single Barrel Rye starts very rye-forward with mild cinnamon, but after some time and after taking a few sips, a very creamy caramel green apple and molasses co...

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

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

Booker's 2021-04 "Noe Stranger's Batch" Review and First Pour

Booker's 2021-04 "Noe Stranger's Batch" is my first introduction to Booker's line of bourbons. I know that I am late to the party, but Booker's pricepoint and grandiloquent (...