The People's Bourbon Review

Broken Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon's Weird Profile Grows on You

Musty oak. That is the first thing I sense on the nose of Broken Barrel Limited Edition Cask Strength Bourbon, Batch 007. After a few seconds of sitting in the glass, a little bit of caramel intertwin...

Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Bottled-In-Bond Review

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Union Horse Distilling Co. Reunion Straight Rye Whiskey Review (Barrel Strength)

Nose The nose of Union Horse Distilling Co. Reunion Straight Rye Whiskey started interestingly with light brown sugar, virtually no ethanol, and cinnamon spice. A tiny bit of apple as well. Mil...

Sagamore Spirit 8-Year-Old Rye Tasting Notes

Sagamore Spirit 8-Year-Old Rye is a delicious rye when experienced by itself. I say that because it didn’t do well against some of my favorites in a side-by-side, but when I drink it by its...

Tips for Healthy Whiskey Drinking: How to Be a Bourbon Enthusiast and Stay Healthy

Experiencing bourbons and other whiskeys is an enjoyable pastime. However, whether you are a seasoned bourbon enthusiast or someone new to the bourbon-drinking club, it is essential to know how to dri

Ancient Ancient Age 10 Star Bourbon Review

The first time I tried Ancient Ancient Age 10 Year bourbon, it had a very unusual aroma, almost like formaldehyde and musty, sour oak. It was not very pleasant. Upon this review, that astringent aroma...

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

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,

Is Eagle Rare 10 Year Bourbon Worth the Hype?

Buffalo Trace's Eagle Rare 10-Year Bourbon is one of the most sought-after bourbons in the whiskey world. I was curious how often people search for Eagle Rare, so I pulled up some Google analytics

Creamy, Dark, and Sweet Belle Meade Madeira Cask Bourbon is Delicious

I have almost finished this bottle of Belle Meade Madeira Cask Bourbon, and the experience has been memorable.  My wife and I visited Madeira (an archipelago located 280 mi off the c...

Pursuit United Blended Straight Bourbon Review: Aggressively Bold and Flavor Packed

Pursuit United Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a delightful surprise. This blend of Kentucky, Tennessee, and New York straight bourbon whiskeys is aggressive and flavor-packed. You will love this ...

How to Evaluate Bourbon and Other Whiskeys

Bourbon tastings have become a popular activity among whiskey drinkers. In fact, you have seen enthusiasts analyze and evaluate whiskeys as if they are examining a fine work of art. These experts refe