The People's Bourbon Review

Old Ezra 7 is Good: A Spicy Rich Nose and Palate

This first pour of Lux Row Distillers' Old Ezra 7 is good. It has a rich nose and palate. Spicy, spicy, spicy, sweet, and rich traditional palate. It certainly drinks its 117 proof, so it’s ...

Quick Review of Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength Rye

With Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength Rye, you have to let this open up. It is HOT initially, but eventually becomes one of the best pours on the market. Initially, I got a mild re...

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.

Redwood Empire Rocket Top Straight Rye Whiskey Review

This is a review of Redwood Empire Rocket Top Straight Rye Whiskey batch 002. Batch 2 is a 100-proof Bottled-in-Bond rye with a mash bill of 87% rye, 5% wheat, 5% malted barley, and 3% corn.  ...

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...

Penelope Bourbon Architect Series First Pour Review

This review of the complex tasting experience of the Penelope Bourbon Architect Series is based on the first few pours after opening a new bottle. Keep in mind that this bourbon gets better the l...

The 5 Best Ways to Drink Bourbon (Pros and Cons) for Beginners

There are many ways to drink bourbon, and there may be no one way that is “the best,” considering everyone has a personal preference. With that in mind, what are the standard and most popu

Midwest Grain Products (MGP) and Its Influence in the Bourbon and Whiskey World

It is well known within the whiskey community that many "distilleries" buy their whiskeys from the same source. This fact may come as a surprise to many new to the bourbon and rye world beca

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

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...

A Surprisingly Rich Elijah Craig Small Batch

Nose Oak! That is what initially hits your nose once you lift a glass of Elijah Craig Small Batch. There’s not much complexity on the nose, and the first few noses are nominated by oak. Pa...

The Best Bourbons Under $60 to Start Your Collection

If you ask ten bourbon enthusiasts with a wide range of bourbon-tasting experiences for their best bourbons under $60, all lists will likely differ. However, a few bourbons on my list will undoubtedly