The People's Bourbon Review

Characteristics of a Bourbon Enthusiast. Who are these Lovers of Bourbon?

Bourbon, America’s native whiskey, has enjoyed a surge in popularity over the last few decades. Primarily a product of Kentucky, bourbon has become so popular that there are even undergraduate a

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye Review

When the Jack Daniels distillery notified the world that they were releasing a single barrel barrel-proof rye, it instantly shot to the top of my list of whiskeys to purchase. I had previously purchas...

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 &

Revisiting Smoke Wagon Straight Bourbon

Nevada Distilling Company has made a solid name in the American Whiskey market over the past few years. They initially released Smoke Wagon Straight Bourbon Whiskey in 2019. I remember visiting a...

Larceny Barrel Proof Batch C922 Review (First Pour)

Larceny Barrel Proof never disappoints, and with a mash bill of 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley, Larceny Barrel Proof Batch C922 is no exception. As far as relatively available wheated bour...

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

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...

Lost Lantern FEW Spirits Illinois Straight Bourbon Review

I was very excited to review the Lost Lantern FEW Spirits Illinois Straight Bourbon Single Cask Series because I was previously exposed to Lost Lantern's single malts, and they were exceptional. A...

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...

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

Blackened Rye The Lightning Double Cask Finished Rye Whiskey Review

Blackened "Rye The Lightning" Double Cask Finished Rye is a very good and unique expression. It is very unusual to find a 90-proof rye whiskey finished in Madeira wine and Caribbea...

The Best Benchmark Bourbons Ranked

Which Benchmark bourbon is the best? Before answering that question, let's get a little more information about the Benchmark brand. Benchmark is the popular Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiske