The People's Bourbon Review

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...

First Two Tastes of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch B521

Taste #1: Great nose (caramel toffee) and color. Could be a little smoother but this is the first pour. Taste #2 of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. It’s still not doing anything for me. Well, it d...

What is a Cask Strength or Barrel Proof Bourbon?

Cask strength or barrel-proof bourbon is a bourbon that has not undergone dilution after the end of its aging process. Therefore, cask strength bourbon is unblemished cask-to-bottle whiskey that t

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 &

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

Is Eagle Rare 10 Year Bourbon Worth the Hype?

Buffalo Trace's Eagle Rare 10-Year Bourbon is one of the most sought-after bourbons in the whiskey world. I was curious how often people search for Eagle Rare, so I pulled up some Google analytics

Big Moustache Tennessee Whiskey Review

In preparation for my Big Moustache Tennessee Whiskey review, I was still determining what to expect. I have never seen these bottles in stores where I live in metropolitan Atlanta. In fact, I had yet...

Wild Turkey 101 vs. Early Times Bottled in Bond: Which One is Better?

Wild Turkey 101 and Early Times Bottled in Bond (Brown-Forman version) seem to be the quintessential entry-level bourbons. In fact, if you take a poll on any social media bourbon group of good bourbon

Old Ezra 7-Year Rye Review (First Pour)

Old Ezra 7-Year Rye is a beauty, and I am really looking forward to tasting again as it opens up. Still, this first pour is impressive and complex. It almost feels like a finished whiskey (I'll ge...

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, ...

Quick Tasting Notes on Barrell Armida (Neck Pour)

I am finally getting to Barrell Armida. Quick thoughts. I’m not sure what the mash bill is, but Barrell Armida is GOOD; pear, apricot, and salted caramel palate were the first things to hit...

Maker's Mark FAE-02 Review and FAE-01 Comparison

Oh boy, I have been waiting for Maker’s Mark FAE-02 because of my extraordinary experience with the previous release. Finally, it is here! This neck pour of FAE-02 is good but not as good...