The People's Bourbon Review

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

The Best Words to Use When Describing Bourbon

Bourbon enthusiasts are always looking for the right word to describe the nose (aroma), palate (taste), or finish (sensation after you have swallowed) of bourbon or other whiskeys. If you are not in t

Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey 2022 Review. An Elegant Second Pour

I was slightly underwhelmed when I first reviewed Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey 2022. Many seasoned bourbon enthusiasts swore by Shenk's, but on my first pour, it did not live up to the ...

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 &

Barrell Bourbon Private Release B30i, Heat, Spice and a Creamy Sweetness

I don't know if I've ever had a straight Bourbon with an initial nose of pear, but here it is. Barrell typically has the "Midas Touch", but this Barrell Bourbon Private Release is sl...

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch C923 Review

These are some quick thoughts on the wonderfully flavorful Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch C923.  Nose On the first pour, the Nose of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch C923 was a little d...

Review of Robert Mondavi Private Selection Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet

This brief review of Robert Mondavi Private Selection Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Red Wine is unusual for me. It's my first review of wine, even though I've been a red wine drinker for years.

Old Forester Single Barrel 90 Proof Quick Review

I am an Old Forester guy through and through because their taste profile works well with my palate. So, when the Old Forester Single Barrel 90 Proof hit my area of Georgia, I was extremely excited. Th...

Ry3 Whiskey Cask Strength Rum Cask Finish Rye Review

Nose The nose of this Ry3 Whiskey Cask Strength Rum Cask Finish Rye begins very pleasant and mild, revealing a butteriness, golden raisins, ginger, and very soft cinnamon. As you go deeper into...

Blackened X Willett Straight Rye Finished in Madeira Casks Review

Blackened X Willett Straight Rye is a straight rye finished in Madeira Casks. This is an easy-going and sweet rye that is distilled and aged by Willet Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. It is bottled ...

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

Quick Review of Ezra Brooks Cask Strength Single Barrel Bourbon

Nose Fascinating, this is an Ezra Brooks Cask Strength Single Barrel Bourbon, but when I opened the bottle, there was little to nothing on the nose. Virtually no aroma. Even after letting it si...