The People's Bourbon Review

Ranking the Best Weller Bourbons. Which Weller is the Best?

Weller is Buffalo Trace Distillery’s fabulous line of award-winning wheated bourbon whiskeys. With seven wheated bourbons in this stable, which one is the best, and how do they rank? To determin

Lost Lantern Mega Mesquite Whiskey Del Bac Arizona Single Malt Review

Lost Lantern Mega Mesquite Whiskey Del Bac Arizona Single Malt is a wonderfully rich and savory-tasting experience. With a mash bill of 60% unsmoked malted barley and 40% mesquited malted barley, this...

A Little Leathery and Nutty with a Cognac Tinge

A little leathery and nutty with a cognac tinge, Joseph Magnus is certainly a bourbon that will appeal to a specific taste profile. With this review of Joseph Magnus, I am combining my notes from t...

Midwest Grain Products (MGP) and Its Influence in the Bourbon and Whiskey World

It is well known within the whiskey community that many "distilleries" buy their whiskeys from the same source. This fact may come as a surprise to many new to the bourbon and rye world beca

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

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. 

Stellum Rye Rigel Single Barrel Review

This is a quick, fresh crack review of Stellum Rye Rigel Single Barrel. Rigel is a selection distilled in Indiana (MGP) and chosen in the Summer and Autumn of 2021.  This 95% Rye and...

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&...

Maker's Mark FAE-02 Review and FAE-01 Comparison

Oh boy, I have been waiting for Maker’s Mark FAE-02 because of my extraordinary experience with the previous release. Finally, it is here! This neck pour of FAE-02 is good but not as good...

What is Blended Whiskey (Bourbon)? A Quick Reference Guide

A blended whiskey or bourbon is an artfully crafted result of mixing different types of whiskeys. Often, crafters experienced in the art of blending will mix different aged and/or different quality wh

Kings County Peated Bourbon Review

I'm figuring out where to begin with this surprisingly excellent Kings County Peated Bourbon. I use the word "surprisingly" because I have never been a huge Scotch fan or lover of peat. ...

Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey 2022 Review

I hesitated to buy Shenk's Homestead 2022 Release, Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey, because of the proof level. I struggle with most whiskeys under 100 proof. Because of this, Shenk's, being 91.2 p...