The People's Bourbon Review

Stellum Black Bourbon Equinox Blend Review

A review of Stellum Black Bourbon Equinox written by Mark Pringle
Wow, Stellum Black Bourbon Equinox Blend #1 is an excellent bourbon! At a time when a lot of young and average bourbons are being released, it is so good to experience a whiskey this rich, oily, and f...

The History of Bourbon: The Quintessential American Spirit

Bourbon, the quintessential American spirit, has a rich history that dates back to the late 18th century. From its humble beginnings in Kentucky to its rise as a global phenomenon, bourbon has survive

Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series: Mizunara Review

A review of Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series: Mizunara written by Mark Pringle
Barrell Craft Spirits does it again by releasing a Japanese Mizunara Oak-finished bourbon blend at 116.42 proof and aged at least six years. You may remember that Barrell's fantastic Vantage relea...

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 ...

Ranking the Best Weller Bourbons. Which Weller is the Best?

Weller is Buffalo Trace Distillery’s fabulous line of award-winning wheated bourbon whiskeys. With seven wheated bourbons in this stable, which one is the best, and how do they rank? To determin

Quick Tasting Notes on Barrell Armida (Neck Pour)

A review of Barrell Armida written by Mark Pringle
I am finally getting to Barrell Armida. Quick thoughts. I’m not sure what the mash bill is, but Barrell Armida is GOOD; pear, apricot, and salted caramel palate were the first things to hit...

What Makes Bourbon Unique and What are the Different Types of Bourbon?

Generally speaking, bourbon is a type of whiskey that can only be made in America, its territories, and the District of Columbia. It dates back to 1700 and 1800 when Irish, European, and some Scot

Old Forester Single Barrel 90 Proof Quick Review

A review of Old Forester Single Barrel 90 Proof written by Mark Pringle
I am an Old Forester guy through and through because their taste profile works well with my palate. So, when the Old Forester Single Barrel 90 Proof hit my area of Georgia, I was extremely excited. Th...

Review of Robert Mondavi Private Selection Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet

Written by Mark Pringle
This brief review of Robert Mondavi Private Selection Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Red Wine is unusual for me. It's my first review of wine, even though I've been a red wine drinker for years.

Shortbarrel Small Batch Rye Versus WhistlePig 10 Year Straight Rye

Written by Mark Pringle
I'm from the Atlanta, Georgia, area, and I always appreciate it when a local company produces whiskeys. Since Shortbarrel is an Atlanta company that became a brand in July 2020, I was excited to t

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...

Lost Lantern Desert Dessert Whiskey Del Bac Arizona Single Malt Review

A review of Lost Lantern "Desert Dessert" Whiskey Del Bac Arizona Single Malt written by Mark Pringle
I must start this review by saying I have limited experience with single-malt whiskeys. However, I will do my best to share my tasting notes in this Lost Lantern Desert Dessert Whiskey Del Bac Arizona...