The People's Bourbon Review

Weller Antique 107 Review

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What is Bourbon and What Can You Use it for Other than Drinking?

Bourbon is a kind of American whiskey made from corn. Many are uncertain whether whiskey is a Bourbon or not, but the logic is that it needs to be distilled from a blend of grains with at least 51

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...

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...

What is Distillation and How is Liquor Made?

Distillation is a process that entails the changeover of a liquid into vapor which is later processing it back to liquid form. Most industries are bound to use this process on a much larger scale to p

The Science Behind Why it is Bad to Drink Bourbon With Ice or Chilled

Is there a right or wrong way to enjoy a fantastic American whiskey? Many bourbon drinkers are adamant about chilling their whiskey by adding ice, using cold whiskey stones, or putting their bourbon i

Rich and Creamy Spicy Rye Dominates the Palate

The nose on this Smoke Wagon UCUF is incredible. However, the overwhelming spicy rye dominates the palate and even the finish of this neck pour. I am having a hard time picking up other notes because ...

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...

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

What Gives Bourbon Its Oily, Buttery, or Creamy Texture?

If you are a neat-drinking bourbon enthusiast, you may have noticed that some bourbons have an oily texture. This is not a quality that all bourbons possess, but it is a highly sought-after trait

Chattanooga Whiskey Founder's 10th Anniversary Blend: First Pour Review

[Updated] Chattanooga Whiskey Founder's 10th Anniversary Blend begins with a wonderfully creamy dark caramel aroma with strong aged oak notes. The creaminess of the aroma is a clear reflection of ...

Neck Pour of Doc Swinson's Triple Cask

Doc Swinson’s Alter Ego (Neck Pour). This tastes EXACTLY like I would expect a Sherry and Cognac finished Bourbon to taste. Very sweet on the nose after letting it sit for a couple of minutes...