The People's Bourbon Review

The Top 10 Terms Every New Bourbon Enthusiast Should Know

Bourbon is one of the United States’ finest contributions to the world of whiskeys. Legally, bourbon mash must have at least 51% corn and undergo aging in a new charred oak barrel. Regardless of

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

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...

Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon Review (First Pour)

Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel is a prototypical Wild Turkey profile when all is said and done.  The Nose Initially, there was a little bit of cherry, honey, and vanilla on the n...

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

Top 10 Most Popular Bourbon Brands

What are the top 10 most popular bourbon brands? This article will explore the answer to the question. First, we need to establish how "popularity" is defined in this article. Popularity doe

A Brief Review of Belle Meade Bourbon

This is my second tasting of Belle Meade Sour Mash Whiskey Straight Bourbon, and once again, I am not getting much on the nose. Maybe a mild rye spice, clove, black pepper, but that’s it. All of...

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

James E. Pepper 1776 Bourbon Review: Surprisingly Good Taste

James E. Pepper 1776 Bourbon is a surprisingly tasty whiskey that has even more value when you factor in its low cost.  ...

A Concise Review of Boondocks 8 Year Old Bourbon Finished in Port Barrels

Boondocks 8 Year Old Bourbon Finished in Port Barrels has mild ethanol and oak nose with a slight creme de cacao liqueur aroma from the start (maybe that's tawny Port that I sense). Addi...

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, ...

Broken Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon's Weird Profile Grows on You

Musty oak. That is the first thing I sense on the nose of Broken Barrel Limited Edition Cask Strength Bourbon, Batch 007. After a few seconds of sitting in the glass, a little bit of caramel intertwin...