The People's Bourbon Review

Bardstown Discovery 5 is Smooth but Too Subtle

Bardstown Bourbon Discovery Series 5 is somewhat smooth for a 104.7 proof whiskey. Unfortunately, there isn't much unique about it. Its notes are subtle, but one would expect more from such a comp...

Lost Lantern Mega Mesquite Whiskey Del Bac Arizona Single Malt Review

Lost Lantern Mega Mesquite Whiskey Del Bac Arizona Single Malt is a wonderfully rich and savory-tasting experience. With a mash bill of 60% unsmoked malted barley and 40% mesquited malted barley, this...

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

Joe Got a Gun Tennessee Whiskey Single Barrel Review

Joe Got a Gun Tennessee Whiskey Single Barrel Review. What a cool name for this single-barrel whiskey.  Nose The nose is creamy, rich, and buttery. This appealing aroma is evident as so...

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...

How to Drink Bourbon, America's Most Popular Spirit

Bourbon has become very popular, so popular that the United States Senate had September declared as a national heritage month for the drink. How you drink it is a simple matter of preference,

Locke + Co. Aspen Aged Rye Whiskey Review

It's always good to try something new. you'll never know what wonderful whiskey you will come across. Locke + Co. Aspen Aged Rye Whiskey is one of those pleasant surprises.  ...

Hemingway Rye Signature Edition Review

I am digging finished ryes lately, and the release of Hemingway Rye Signature Edition (Not to be confused with Hemingway Rye 1st Edition) is another excellent non-distiller producer tasting experience...

Bear Fight American Single Malt Whiskey Review

Bear Fight American Single Malt Whiskey reveiw. I always preface my reviews of single malt whiskeys with the fact that I am relatively new to the single malt world. However, I still feel obligated to ...

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'

Popular Whiskey Cocktails for the Holidays

Enjoying popular whiskey cocktails during the holidays are fun for several reasons: They offer a wide range of flavors and ingredients that are easily customized to suit individual preferences.

Blue Run Spirits Whiskey Director, Shaylyn Gammon, Reflections On Her One-Year Anniversary

Shaylyn Gammon joined Blue Run Spirits as Whiskey Director on February 10, 2022. She came to the pandemic start-up whiskey company from Campari Group, where she led innovation projects on brands such