Bourbon
Honest reviews, real pours and the stories behind the bottle. We tell you what we tasted, what we paid and whether we would buy it again.
No hundred-point scale. Four verdicts.
Worth a spot on the shelf.
Order it at the bar. Maybe not a bottle.
Taste before you commit.
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A Kentucky Experience here in DFW
A little whiskey country in the heart of DFW | The Private Rickhouse is bringing together great bourbon, whiskey education, hands-on experiences, and genuine hospitality, with a little something special potentially brewing for The Bourbon Poor.
Good Bourbon Isn’t Rushed: What Steve Nally Taught Me About Craftsmanship
A conversation with bourbon legend Steve Nally reminds us that great whiskey takes patience, craftsmanship, and the right people behind the barrel.
Quiet This Week. Working the Whole Time.
Head down, future looking up. Partnerships and collabs in the works all week.
Bourbon Hunting in South DFW | Mansfield, Arlington & Beyond
Building a stronger South DFW bourbon community through shared finds, local partnerships, and opportunities that go beyond unicorn hunting.
Try itNashville Barrel Company Single Barrel #744
I love the Nashville Barrel Company brand and its story, and I picked this one up on a trip with my girlfriend. I liked the fruit on the nose and the spice, but the finish was a little harsher than I expected from a 10-year bourbon. That's just my experience with this barrel. I'd encourage people to try it and make up their own minds.
Buy itColonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Cured Oak: 2026 Release
I like E.H. Taylor, and I really enjoyed this one. There's plenty of oak, a little sweetness, and a finish that sticks around. I have a couple of bottles because I like it that much. But liking a bourbon and paying any price for it are two different things.
Buy itShortbarrel 8 Year- Sip N Style x Bourbon Nerdz Store Pick
Short but enjoyable, with good flavor. I really enjoyed this one. The spice and sweetness work well together, and at 118 proof it wasn't overwhelming to me. From what I've been told, it's Wild Turkey distillate. I'm glad I picked it up and I'd definitely pour it again. I also got to meet Garrett and Cody at their second Sip N Style drop, which featured a Rare Character bottle I'll review soon. I really enjoyed meeting these guys.
Pour itBottle Cock of the Walk Bourbon "Proprietor's Reserve"
Overall Impression This one surprised me. At 113 proof, I expected a little more heat, but it was surprisingly easy to drink. I liked the fruit on the nose and the brown sugar sweetness with just a little spice. I really enjoyed this bottle.
Try itAugusta Distillery Single Barrel Wheated Bourbon
I’d definitely drink this again. I’ve already come back to the bottle a couple of times and really enjoy the balance between the sweetness and the 109.7 proof. Easy to enjoy, but still enough proof to keep it interesting.
Worth the Drive: A Rainy Saturday Bourbon Hunt
A reminder that the best part of bourbon is the people you meet and the pours you share.
The Bottle That Started It All
The journey began with one
Buy itPursuit Joint Operation Bourbon
Full disclosure: I'm no expert, and I'm a little biased. I'm a big supporter of veterans, and the idea of veterans picking the barrels got me interested before the first pour. But I had it on a rock, the double oak delivered, and it's a really good sipper. Here's the real test: after buying one and tasting it, I went back and grabbed another. Bias got me to the bottle, but the bourbon sold me on the second one.
More Than the Bourbon: My Kentucky Bourbon Trail Experience
I went to Kentucky chasing bourbon, but came home realizing the best part of the hunt is the people, stories and experiences you find along the way.
Blade & Bow 12 Year Solera Reserve
I’m not the guy who’s going to tell you I found 15 different flavors in a glass. I like bourbon, I drink what I like, and I like this one. It drinks rich and mature. There’s some sweetness, plenty of oak, and at 104 proof it has a nice warmth without beating you up. This feels like a sit-down-and-enjoy-it pour—something I’d grab at the end of the day when I’ve got nowhere to be. Would I pour it again? Absolutely. Nothing fancy. Just whether it’s worth the pour.
Bourbon education
What Makes It Bourbon
Six rules, and they are federal law, not marketing.
02Straight Bourbon
The word that tells you it has been in the barrel at least two years.
03Bottled-in-Bond
An 1897 consumer protection law that turned into a mark of honest whiskey.
04Single Barrel and Small Batch
One is a promise. The other is a vibe.
05Barrel Proof and Cask Strength
Bourbon bottled close to the strength it came out of the barrel.
06Wheated Bourbon
Swap the rye for wheat and the whole bourbon softens.