The People's Bourbon Review

Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye Review (First Pour)

Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye is a good, bold, and spice-dominant rye whiskey. Frankly, it is kind of what you would expect from Wild Turkey; bold and spicy. ...

Henry McKenna 10 Year Review. Mild Notes Throughout.

Henry McKenna (10 year) Bottled in Bond Single Barrel has a little fruity spice in the nose but everything is mild. Mild ethanol. Mild spice. Many of the notes are imperceptible. However, I sense ligh...

What to do with Bad Whiskey or Bourbon

Every bourbon enthusiast eventually comes across the dreaded problem of what to do when your reckless whiskey spending habits have led to a surplus of really bad bourbons. How do you escape this preca

Palmer's Stretch Rye Whiskey Review

The Nose The nose of Palmer's Stretch Rye Whiskey starts with a delightful buttery brown sugar (toffee) aroma. Any ethanol you smell is almost imperceptible. After those initial notes, pepper a...

Quick Notes on Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 9 Year Bourbon

The Nose Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 9 Year Bourbon starts its adventure with a creamy, sweet, and spicy decadent nose. There is a cascade of burnt caramel or crème brûl&ea...

Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Amburana Review

I have been hesitant to try the Amburana finishes. Strong cinnamon characteristics are low on my personal preference list, and all of the reviews for the various Amburana finishes have indicated that ...

Bardstown Bourbon Collaborative Series Foursquare Barbados Rum Review

Bardstown Bourbon Collaborative Series Foursquare Barbados Rum was a highly anticipated whiskey for me. I love finished whiskey complexity, especially when the base whiskey is excellent.  This...

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 is the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and What are the Stops on the Trail?

The Kentucky Bourbons Trail, popularly known as the Bourbon Trail, is a collection of 18 distillers located in and around Louisville. The trial was launched in 1999 by the Kentucky Distiller Asso

Ways To Make Your Whiskey Taste Better

There are several ways to enhance the flavor of your whiskey. First, consider using a whiskey glass with a tulip shape to concentrate the aroma. Allow the whiskey to breathe for a few minutes afte

What is Blended Whiskey (Bourbon)? A Quick Reference Guide

A blended whiskey or bourbon is an artfully crafted result of mixing different types of whiskeys. Often, crafters experienced in the art of blending will mix different aged and/or different quality wh

Stagg Jr. Batches, Release Dates, and Proofs

Buffalo Trace Distillery's Stagg (formerly Stagg Jr.) is one of the market's most popular and often allocated bourbons. This bold, uncut, and unfiltered whiskey is made from Buffalo Trace'