The People's Bourbon Review

What is the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and What are the Stops on the Trail?

The Kentucky Bourbons Trail, popularly known as the Bourbon Trail, is a collection of 18 distillers located in and around Louisville. The trial was launched in 1999 by the Kentucky Distiller Asso

Barrell Vantage Review: A Sultry First Pour

A review of Barrell Vantage written by Mark Pringle
Barrell Vantage is a sultry bourbon that, as you get deeper into the tasting experience, starts to even out and becomes more and more enjoyable. So, don’t base your thoughts on the first pour. T...

Stellum Black Bourbon Equinox Blend 1

A review of Stellum Black Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
Barrell Craft Spirits (BCS) has done it again with their Stellum Black Bourbon Equinox Blend #1. This is a beautifully balanced (spicy and sweet) bourbon that provides a more complex tasting expe...

The Infinity Bottle: What are the Types of Infinity Bottles and How Do You Make One?

Written by Mark Pringle
An infinity bottle is a bottle of whiskey that is uniquely crafted and blended from other various bottles of bourbon, rye, or other whiskeys. Whiskey Infinity Decanter The Process Get

Is Selling Bourbon Illegal? No, But...

Written by Mark Pringle
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

Rye Whiskey and Rye Bourbon: Is there a Difference?

“Rye whiskey” and “rye bourbon” are terms that often confuse people who are new to the whiskey world. A common misperception is that the two terms are synonymous. While both ry

Noble Oak Double Oak Bourbon Review

A review of Noble Oak Double Oaked Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
The nose of Noble Oak Double Oak Bourbon finished with sherry oak staves, is very light and airy with traditional bourbon notes combined with sweet raisins, dried fruits, and oak mixture on the nose. ...

Barrell Rye Private Release 1M20 Finished in a Madeira Barrel Review

A review of Barrell Rye Private Release 1M20 (Madeira Barrel) written by Mark Pringle
As soon as I heard about the release of Barrell Rye Private Release 1M20 Finished in a Madeira Barrel, I went directly to the Barrel Craft Spirits Barcart to purchase a bottle. You have to understand ...

Barrell Bourbon Batch 26 Quick Review

A review of Barrell Bourbon Batch 26 written by Mark Pringle
The nose of Barrell Bourbon Batch 26 starts off with mild ethanol. That is all I am getting on the nose initially. This palate is a little different on the nose than most Barrell products in that...

Weller Antique 107 Review

A review of W.L. Weller Antique written by Mark Pringle
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Larceny Barrel Proof B522 Review

A review of Larceny Barrel Proof B522 written by Mark Pringle
Larceny Barrel Proof B522 maintains Larceny's wonderfully consistent cinnamon and brown sugar theme while still being able to separate itself from Larceny's previous batches.  ...

The 5 Best Ways to Drink Bourbon (Pros and Cons) for Beginners

Written by Mark Pringle
There are many ways to drink bourbon, and there may be no one way that is “the best,” considering everyone has a personal preference. With that in mind, what are the standard and most popu