The People's Bourbon Review

How to Train Your Palate to Review Bourbons and Write Tasting Notes

When I began this journey into the bourbon and whiskey world, I marveled at how bourbon enthusiasts could pick out sophisticated notes in bourbon and other American whiskeys. In fact, I still marvel a

Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Cask Strength Whiskey Review

Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Cask Strength Whiskey is a handcrafted whiskey that pays homage to California's natural beauty. The whiskey is named after the Lost Monarch, a giant redwood tree discov...

What is a Cask Strength or Barrel Proof Bourbon?

Cask strength or barrel-proof bourbon is a bourbon that has not undergone dilution after the end of its aging process. Therefore, cask strength bourbon is unblemished cask-to-bottle whiskey that t

Ranking The Best Bourbon Bottle Designs

There is beauty in nature and another in art. There is still another kind of beauty where art, utility, function, and engineering come into play. That is where creative and artful bourbon bottle desig

Pinhook Bourbon War 6 Year Vertical Series Revisited

I am so glad I revisited Pinhook Bourbon War 6 Year Vertical Series after my initial neck pour tasting. It is much better the second time around. Evidently, the Vertical Series began in 2019...

Anita's Choice Six-Grain Bourbon Review

Anita's Choice Six-Grain Bourbon whiskey starts with a mild brown sugar caramel and oak aroma. There is a little bit of ethanol on the nose that seems to linger throughout the tasting. There are s...

Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye Review (First Pour)

Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye is a good, bold, and spice-dominant rye whiskey. Frankly, it is kind of what you would expect from Wild Turkey; bold and spicy. ...

Seven Things that Can Negatively Impact the Taste of Bourbon or Other Whiskeys

Bourbon enthusiasts and those new to the bourbon-tasting experience want to enjoy their whiskeys to the fullest. With that in mind, it is essential to understand what things can adversely influence bo

Tips for Healthy Whiskey Drinking: How to Be a Bourbon Enthusiast and Stay Healthy

Experiencing bourbons and other whiskeys is an enjoyable pastime. However, whether you are a seasoned bourbon enthusiast or someone new to the bourbon-drinking club, it is essential to know how to dri

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...

Pursuit United Blended Straight Rye Finished with Sherry French Reserve Oak

Pursuit United Blended Straight Rye Finished with Sherry French Reserve Oak is a whiskey with a beautiful and complex nosing experience featuring a blend of three mash bills from two different states....