The People's Bourbon Review

Southern Collective Prime Pickins 6-Year Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Review

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2XO Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review (First Pour)

This is a first-pour review of 2XO, Two Times Oak, by Dixon Dedman. The Phoenix Blend.  ...

What is the Difference Between Bourbon and Whiskey?

If you love brown liquor, you probably know the difference between Bourbon and whiskey. Both are brown liquor, and some people might even say they have the same taste. If you refer to Bourbon as w

A Unique Blend: Barrell Private Release Whiskey AJP6 (Cognac Park XO Cask)

I have to admit; I have not been much of a fan of cognac-finished whiskeys. However, I knew it would be a little different when I nosed this Barrell Private Release Whiskey AJP6 (Cognac Park XO Cask)....

What is a Cask Strength or Barrel Proof Bourbon?

Cask strength or barrel-proof bourbon is a bourbon that has not undergone dilution after the end of its aging process. Therefore, cask strength bourbon is unblemished cask-to-bottle whiskey that t

Stellum Black Rye The Lone Cypress Review (First Pour)

This review of Stellum Black Rye The Lone Cypress is a first-pour review. I would love to know the mash bill of The Lone Cypress because the deeper you get into this tasting experience, the more this ...

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...

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

Larceny Barrel Proof B522 Review

Larceny Barrel Proof B522 maintains Larceny's wonderfully consistent cinnamon and brown sugar theme while still being able to separate itself from Larceny's previous batches.  ...

What is Craft Distilling?

There has been a lot of controversy concerning the definition of the term craft distilling. But in simple terms, it means a small establishment that makes different spirits or alcohol in relative

How to Train Your Palate to Review Bourbons and Write Tasting Notes

When I began this journey into the bourbon and whiskey world, I marveled at how bourbon enthusiasts could pick out sophisticated notes in bourbon and other American whiskeys. In fact, I still marvel a

James E. Pepper 1776 Bourbon Review: Surprisingly Good Taste

James E. Pepper 1776 Bourbon is a surprisingly tasty whiskey that has even more value when you factor in its low cost.  ...