The People's Bourbon Review

Is Selling Bourbon Illegal? No, But...

Deep within the catacombs of social network bourbon groups and the recesses of secondary bourbon markets, you will find individuals who are attempting to sell individual bottles of hard-to-find bourbo

Lost Lantern Wollersheim Distillery Wisconsin Straight Bourbon Review

I have never heard of Wollersheim Distillery Wisconsin Straight Bourbon, so I was curious about what to expect with this review. My expectations of this 5-year-old single-cask series straight bourbon ...

A Midwinter Night's Dram Act 10 Scene 3 Review

I looked forward to reviewing High West's A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 10 Scene 3. Last season I missed out on the fervor, and it haunted me all year. Will this rye live up to the hype? Let&...

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

Chattanooga Whiskey Founder's 10th Anniversary Blend Review

This review is a brief follow-up of Chattanooga Whiskey Founder's 10th Anniversary Blend 100 proof. In my "First Pour," I mentioned some of the unevenness of this bourbon; well, it has e...

Blue Note Crossroads: The Nose is a Spectacular Winner

I popped open Blue Note Crossroads, and the nose was wonderful immediately. A little cherry, mild cinnamon spice, rich toasted oak, and toasted char. GREAT! The palate is a little milder than I...

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 ...

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.

The Best Words to Use When Describing Bourbon

Bourbon enthusiasts are always looking for the right word to describe the nose (aroma), palate (taste), or finish (sensation after you have swallowed) of bourbon or other whiskeys. If you are not in t

The Best Rye Whiskeys by Price and Value Right Now!

What are the best rye whiskeys to drink in 2022? Well, that depends on how much you want to spend. So, I have compiled a list of some of the best rye whiskeys by price and value. What is the best rye

Shortbarrel "The Bee's Knees" Finished in Honey Barrels

Being a metropolitan Atlanta resident for more than the past 30 years, I was excited to see this Shortbarrel “The Bee’s Knees” release from a local company. When it was relea...

Barrell Bourbon New Year 2024 Review (First Pour)

Barrell Bourbon New Year 2024 is the latest edition of Barrell Craft Spirits limited yearly bourbon release. This remarkable bourbon is a blend of eight bourbons with twelve different ages. The result...