The People's Bourbon Review

Lost Lantern FEW Spirits Illinois Straight Bourbon Review

I was very excited to review the Lost Lantern FEW Spirits Illinois Straight Bourbon Single Cask Series because I was previously exposed to Lost Lantern's single malts, and they were exceptional. A...

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

Copper Tongue

Orange spice... hot on the front end.  A lot of alcohol.  Drinks much hotter than the 89.8 proof.  Missing the oak/caramel notes....

What are Wheated Bourbon and Wheat Whisky?

All whiskeys are made from a combination of grains which is known as a mash bill. What makes them different is the ratio of the different grains that go into the manufacturing and distilling of the fi

First Pour of Laws Bonded Centennial Straight Wheat Whiskey

Laws is my first exposure to a straight wheat whiskey, and I was unsure what to expect. It was a little harsher than I expected when drinking it neat. However, it was spectacular in a cocktail, w...

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...

How to Host a Bourbon Tasting Event for Friends

Bourbon is to be enjoyed with friends. When you combine friendship with a bourbon tasting, you create a memorable experience. However, what is the best way to host a bourbon-tasting event? What does a

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...

Five Things All Bourbon Enthusiasts Should Do to Stay Healthy

Are you an avid bourbon enthusiast who frequently drinks? If so, there are a few things you should routinely do to stay healthy while enjoying your bourbon lifestyle. I love to drink moderatel

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

Exceptional: Barrell Craft Spirits 16 Year Gray Label Seagrass

I don't know where to begin other than Barrell Craft Spirits 16 Year Gray Label Seagrass is exceptional.  ...

Old Soul Tintype Series 1 Straight Bourbon Review

Old Soul Tintype Series #1 is a rich, aggressive, and flavor-packed bourbon. I stumbled upon this at a new liquor store in my area. The store owner tried to push it on me. I was somewhat intrigued by ...