The People's Bourbon Review

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

Big Moustache American Single Malt Whiskey Review

I have been exposing myself to more and more single malts recently. In the past, I was more of a bourbon and rye whiskey enthusiast. However, now I am enjoying single malt whiskeys more often. This is...

Four Gate Andalusia Key Bourbon Review

Four Gate Andalusia Key is a wonderfully decadent and sensual Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey that is finished in Oloroso Sherry and dark rum casks. I do not that the purchase of a $200 bottle light...

Quick Review of Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength Rye

With Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength Rye, you have to let this open up. It is HOT initially, but eventually becomes one of the best pours on the market. Initially, I got a mild re...

Very Oaky on the Nose and Palate

Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel is very oaky on the nose and palate, buttery and sweet. The great thing about this bottle is that the longer I had it, the better it got, and it was great from the beg...

High N' Wicked Aeneas Coffey Review

These days, I very rarely buy impromptu because I prefer to spend my money wisely. However, I purchased High N' Wicked No. 4 Aeneas Coffey Single Grain Irish Whiskey on a whim, and it's a winn...

Is Basil Hayden a Good Bourbon and Why is it So Popular?

Basil Hayden Bourbon is among the top 10 best-selling bourbons in the United States. Yes, you heard that right, Top 10! But is Basil Hayden Bourbon good? With its rich history, distinctive bottle desi

Buzzard’s Roost Smoked Barrel Straight Rye Review

A review of Buzzard’s Roost Smoked Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey. The 105-proof non-chill filtered sample was provided courtesy of Buzzard's Roost with no expectations.  ...

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. 

How to Drink Bourbon, America's Most Popular Spirit

Bourbon has become very popular, so popular that the United States Senate had September declared as a national heritage month for the drink. How you drink it is a simple matter of preference,

The Uses of Distillation Other Than in the Creation of Spirits

Distillation is a rustic cycle that involves the selective boiling and succeeding condensation of an element in any liquid mixture. You can employ the said process to either upswing the content of a s

Lock Stock & Barrel 16 Year Straight Rye Whiskey Review

A quick review of Lock Stock & Barrel 16 Year Straight Rye Whiskey. ...