The People's Bourbon Review

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

Woodinville Rye Private Select Single Barrel Review

Woodinville 100% Rye Whiskey Private Select Single Barrel is a bad boy on this initial pour. Full of Flavor and character from the nose to the finish. Let's look at some specifics of this Local Vi...

Does Whiskey Oxidize? How Long is Bourbon Good Once Opened?

One of the most popular questions new bourbon enthusiasts ask is, "How fast will my bourbon oxidize once I open the bottle?" They are really asking, "How long is bourbon good for once o

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

Is Basil Hayden a Good Bourbon and Why is it So Popular?

Basil Hayden Bourbon is among the top 10 best-selling bourbons in the United States. Yes, you heard that right, Top 10! But is Basil Hayden Bourbon good? With its rich history, distinctive bottle desi

Bear Fight American Single Malt Whiskey Review

Bear Fight American Single Malt Whiskey reveiw. I always preface my reviews of single malt whiskeys with the fact that I am relatively new to the single malt world. However, I still feel obligated to ...

Larceny Barrel Proof Batch C922 Review (First Pour)

Larceny Barrel Proof never disappoints, and with a mash bill of 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley, Larceny Barrel Proof Batch C922 is no exception. As far as relatively available wheated bour...

Redwood Empire Rocket Top Straight Rye Whiskey Review

This is a review of Redwood Empire Rocket Top Straight Rye Whiskey batch 002. Batch 2 is a 100-proof Bottled-in-Bond rye with a mash bill of 87% rye, 5% wheat, 5% malted barley, and 3% corn.  ...

Pours 1 and 2 of Barrell Bourbon Batch 26

Pour 1 The first thing you notice on the nose is the smell of Rye and nothing else. I didn’t take a drink and just let it sit for a minute or so and then nosed it again. There was a fruitines...

You Will Not Find a Better Sweet Bourbon than OF1910

Old Forester 1910 is oaky, sweet, caramel goodness that should be at the top of your list if you like bourbons on the sweeter end of the spectrum. Everything about this whiskey is thick and rich. You ...

Thirteenth Colony Southern Rye Whiskey Review (First Pour)

As soon as I opened the Thirteenth Colony Southern Rye Whiskey bottle, I immediately smelled rich caramel; but once I got deep into the nosing, it had an almost fruity, minty, rye spice aroma. Pha...

Barrell 7 Year Single Barrel Rye vs. Old Forester Single Barrel Rye: Which One is Better?

The Nose Initially, the aroma easily goes to Barrell 7 Year Single Barrel Rye. It is a sweet, decadent, candy-spice bomb. Barrell starts as a more complex experience than Old Forester