The People's Bourbon Review

Angle's Envy Rye. Is it worth the 90 bucks?

The Angel's Envy Rye Finished in Rum Barrels is an excellent choice if you like the sweeter side of life. If you don't like sweet, this probably isn't for you, and if you don't like ry...

A Surprisingly Rich Elijah Craig Small Batch

Nose Oak! That is what initially hits your nose once you lift a glass of Elijah Craig Small Batch. There’s not much complexity on the nose, and the first few noses are nominated by oak. Pa...

Revisiting Smoke Wagon Straight Bourbon

Nevada Distilling Company has made a solid name in the American Whiskey market over the past few years. They initially released Smoke Wagon Straight Bourbon Whiskey in 2019. I remember visiting a...

Stagg Jr. Batches, Release Dates, and Proofs

Buffalo Trace Distillery's Stagg (formerly Stagg Jr.) is one of the market's most popular and often allocated bourbons. This bold, uncut, and unfiltered whiskey is made from Buffalo Trace'

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

George Remus Bourbon Quick Review and Tasting Notes

George Remus Bourbon was not a bourbon that was on my radar to review. However, I had to purchase it to get Remus Repeal Reserve V, which was excellent. So, this has been sitting in my cabinet for mon...

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...

What Does Bottled-in-Bond Mean as it Relates to Bourbon?

When shopping for spirits, it is difficult to know what is quality bourbon. One way to narrow the field is to look for the designation "Bottled-in-Bond" on the label. Unlike the typical w

The Best Bourbons Under $60 to Start Your Collection

If you ask ten bourbon enthusiasts with a wide range of bourbon-tasting experiences for their best bourbons under $60, all lists will likely differ. However, a few bourbons on my list will undoubtedly

Review of Robert Mondavi Private Selection Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet

This brief review of Robert Mondavi Private Selection Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Red Wine is unusual for me. It's my first review of wine, even though I've been a red wine drinker for years.

Blade and Bow Review: Is it a Good Whiskey?

Nose The initial nose of Blade and Bow is mild ethanol with what seems to be a little bit of rye spice beneath the ethanol. After pouring the bourbon, you need to let the glass sit for a minute or ...

Buzzard’s Roost Smoked Barrel Straight Rye Review

A review of Buzzard’s Roost Smoked Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey. The 105-proof non-chill filtered sample was provided courtesy of Buzzard's Roost with no expectations.  ...