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Are "Neck Pours" a Thing? Whiskey Perception or Reality?

Written by Mark Pringle
You may hear the phrase "neck pour" among whiskey enthusiasts. The phrase refers to the first one or two pours of a bottle of whiskey: typically coming from the bottle's neck. Som

What Is the Difference Between Bourbon, Scotch, and Whiskey?

Often individuals are perplexed by the distinctions between Bourbon, Scotch, and whiskey when it comes to spirits. Although there are some similarities between Scotch, Bourbon, and whiskey, each has d

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 Difference Between Straight Bourbon and Bourbon Whiskey

Written by Mark Pringle
What is the difference between Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Bourbon Whiskey? The difference is minimal. However, let's list some similarities before we get into the differences. Bourbon Whisk

Blackened X Willett Straight Rye Finished in Madeira Casks Review

A review of Blackened X Willett Straight Rye Finished in Madeira Casks written by Mark Pringle
Blackened X Willett Straight Rye is a straight rye finished in Madeira Casks. This is an easy-going and sweet rye that is distilled and aged by Willet Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. It is bottled ...

Strong Spice with an Underlying Sweetness that is Perfect

A review of Remus Repeal Reserve Series V Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
Remus Repeal Reserve V Series is one Bourbon you cannot judge on the first pour. I was not a fan of the neck poor, but I have completely changed my mind on the second tasting. This blend has a rich sp...

Stellum Lyra Single Barrel Bourbon Review

A review of Stellum Single Barrel Bourbon Lyra written by Mark Pringle
I have loved everything from Stellum to date, and my first pour of Stellum Single Barrel Bourbon Lyra lived up to my expectation. This is a spicy, creamy, wonderfully hot MGP 75% corn, 21% rye, a...

Redwood Empire Whiskey Pipe Dream Cask Strength Bourbon Review

A review of Redwood Empire Whiskey Pipe Dream Bourbon Cask Strength written by Mark Pringle
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A Brief History of Bourbon

The United States produces a wide range of liquors. However, one of the best-known is bourbon, which is a product unique to the United States. By definition, bourbon is supposed to be made out of corn

Pursuit United Blended Straight Bourbon Review: Aggressively Bold and Flavor Packed

A review of Pursuit United Blended Straight Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
Pursuit United Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a delightful surprise. This blend of Kentucky, Tennessee, and New York straight bourbon whiskeys is aggressive and flavor-packed. You will love this ...

Blanton's Single Barrel. Exceptional Packaging, but what about the Taste

A review of Blanton's Single Barrel written by Mark Pringle
The packaging of Blanton's Single Barrel is exceptional. The bottle and label designs are close to the best, if not the best, in the bourbon market. However, how does it taste, and isn't that ...

Ranking The Best Bourbon Bottle Designs

Written by Mark Pringle
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