The People's Bourbon Review

Henry McKenna 10 Year Review. Mild Notes Throughout.

A review of Henry McKenna 10 Year-Old Single Barrel Bottled in Bond written by Mark Pringle
Henry McKenna (10 year) Bottled in Bond Single Barrel has a little fruity spice in the nose but everything is mild. Mild ethanol. Mild spice. Many of the notes are imperceptible. However, I sense ligh...

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

Wilderness Trail Family Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon Review

A review of Wilderness Trail Family Reserve Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
This review of the 64% corn, 24% rye, and 12% malted barley Wilderness Trail Family Reserve Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon is long overdue. Now, I start with the mash bill because it's cr...

Shortbarrel Small Batch Rye 101 is a Rye Lover's Rye

A review of Shortbarrel Small Batch Rye 101 written by Mark Pringle
The Nose Overall, the nose of Shortbarrel Rye is very mild. However, when I first opened the bottle...BOOM...I was hit with a friendly and noticeable whiff of rich caramel and rye. Once th...

Old Forester 1870 Quick Review

A review of Old Forester 1870 Original Batch written by Mark Pringle
Old Forester 1870 starts off with a very mild nose comprised of mainly black pepper and a little bit of tobacco. I am not discerning much other than the traditional Brown-Froman oak and ...

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch C923 Review

A review of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch C923 written by Mark Pringle
These are some quick thoughts on the wonderfully flavorful Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch C923.  Nose On the first pour, the Nose of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch C923 was a little d...

Are Glencairns the Best Glasses for Drinking Bourbon?

Glencairn glasses are generally considered to be some of the best glasses for drinking bourbon. They are specifically designed to enhance the aroma and flavor of whisky, allowing the drinker to fu

Characteristics of a Bourbon Enthusiast. Who are these Lovers of Bourbon?

Bourbon, America’s native whiskey, has enjoyed a surge in popularity over the last few decades. Primarily a product of Kentucky, bourbon has become so popular that there are even undergraduate a

Barrell Rye Batch 4 Review (First Pour)

A review of Barrell Rye Batch 4 written by Mark Pringle
There’s nothing like opening a new bottle and having that fabulous breath of whiskey permeating your bar. This was certainly the case with Barrell Rye Batch 4, 5.5 Years, another great Barrell C...

Ry3 Cask Strength Rye Toasted Review

A review of Ry3 Cask Strength Toasted Barrel written by Mark Pringle
Nose Initially, on the nose of Ry3 Cask Strength Rye Toasted Toast 13, I get dark brown sugar, dark berries, and a moderate amount of ethanol. The smell is creamy, fruity, and leathery simultan...

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

Written by Mark Pringle
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

The Best Benchmark Bourbons Ranked

Which Benchmark bourbon is the best? Before answering that question, let's get a little more information about the Benchmark brand. Benchmark is the popular Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiske