The People's Bourbon Review

First Pour of Barrell Seagrass, Crazy!

There is nothing indifferent about Barrell Seagrass. At 118 proof this is exceptionally smooth with the only bite coming from the rye. It is a very easy drinker and one of the most interesting and eve...

What Makes Blanton's Bourbon So Special? Is it Worth the Hype?

Blanton's has been around since the 1980s but has become truly popular in the last decade. If you are a whiskey enthusiast or even a fringe bourbon lover, then you know that Blanton's is one o

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...

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 &

Seven Things that Can Negatively Impact the Taste of Bourbon or Other Whiskeys

Bourbon enthusiasts and those new to the bourbon-tasting experience want to enjoy their whiskeys to the fullest. With that in mind, it is essential to understand what things can adversely influence bo

What is Bourbon and What Can You Use it for Other than Drinking?

Bourbon is a kind of American whiskey made from corn. Many are uncertain whether whiskey is a Bourbon or not, but the logic is that it needs to be distilled from a blend of grains with at least 51

Stellum Black Bourbon Equinox Blend 1

Barrell Craft Spirits (BCS) has done it again with their Stellum Black Bourbon Equinox Blend #1. This is a beautifully balanced (spicy and sweet) bourbon that provides a more complex tasting expe...

What is the Difference Between Bourbon and Whiskey?

If you love brown liquor, you probably know the difference between Bourbon and whiskey. Both are brown liquor, and some people might even say they have the same taste. If you refer to Bourbon as w

Barrell Bourbon Batch 26 Quick Review

The nose of Barrell Bourbon Batch 26 starts off with mild ethanol. That is all I am getting on the nose initially. This palate is a little different on the nose than most Barrell products in that...

Neck Pour of Doc Swinson's Triple Cask

Doc Swinson’s Alter Ego (Neck Pour). This tastes EXACTLY like I would expect a Sherry and Cognac finished Bourbon to taste. Very sweet on the nose after letting it sit for a couple of minutes...

Penelope Toasted Barrel Strength Bourbon Review

Exceptional! Taste the char! I should have purchased a couple of these Total Wine Penelope Bourbon Toasted Series store picks. It is excellent; sweet, oaky, spicy, with a buttery toffee palate...and a...

Creamy Sweetness and Oak Dominate Pinhook Bourbon Heist

The first thing you notice on the nose of Pinhook Bourbon Heist is a very mild oak. After that, you get a little bit of vanilla and orange mixed in it. Virtually no ethanol. Gentle oak returns at the ...