The People's Bourbon Review

What is the Difference Between Double Cask and Double Oaked Whiskey?

In the world of whiskey, terms like "double cask" and "double oaked" often pop up. But what do they mean? These terms refer to specific aging processes that influence the whiske

Ron Izalco 18 Year Old Cask Strength Rum Review

I must start by admitting that my knowledge and experience with rum are pretty limited. Having said that, Ron Izalco 18 Year Old Cask Strength Rum is the best rum I've experienced to date. 

Review: Old Pepper Distillery Rye Single Barrel Opens Up Nicely

Man, this Old Pepper Distillery Rye Single Barrel opened up nicely. It has been sitting in the back of my cabinet for a couple of months because I didn’t like it much on the initial/nec...

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.  ...

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.

Union Horse Distilling Co. Reserve Straight Bourbon Review (First Pour)

I get excited when I review bourbons of family-owned craft distilleries producing their own distillate. That was the case with Union Horse Distilling Co.'s Reserve Straight Bourbon. Union Horse...

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...

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

A Brief History of Bourbon

The United States produces a wide range of liquors. However, one of the best-known is bourbon, which is a product unique to the United States. By definition, bourbon is supposed to be made out of corn

High N' Wicked Aeneas Coffey Review

These days, I very rarely buy impromptu because I prefer to spend my money wisely. However, I purchased High N' Wicked No. 4 Aeneas Coffey Single Grain Irish Whiskey on a whim, and it's a winn...

A Beautiful Golden Caramel Color that Shimmers Perfectly

[Multiple tasting notes combined in this review] Larceny Barel Proof A121 has a beautiful golden caramel color that shimmers flawlessly in the correct whiskey glass. As with all higher proof Bour...

Barrell Bourbon Batch 32 Packs a Spicy but Uneventful Experience

Barrell Bourbon Batch 32 packs a zesty but ordinary experience. It has a very, very mild cinnamon spice on the nose. A brazen and almost unforgiving cinnamon spice on the palate with very mild ca...