The People's Bourbon Review

Pursuit United Bourbon Finished with Toasted American and French Oak (First Pour)

A review of Pursuit United Blended Straight Bourbon (Toasted American and French Oak Finish) written by Mark Pringle
I have been anticipating this Pursuit United Bourbon Finished with Toasted American and French Oak review. When I was first exposed to Pursuit United’s Straight Bourbon, I was shocked by its won...

Blue Note Juke Joint Uncut Bourbon (Mixtape) Is One of the Best Bourbons Under $40

A review of Blue Note Juke Joint Uncut Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
Blue Note Juke Joint Uncut Unfiltered, the Mixtape 4BBL (Batch 1), is one of the best bourbon values under $40. Evidently, these are blended single-barrels that survived the June 2019 rickhouse c...

What Beginning Bourbon Drinkers Need to Know (Learn From My Experience)

Written by Mark Pringle
If you are new to this bourbon game, no doubt you find it an exhilarating hobby. However, you may have also realized that it can be a money pit. To help alleviate some of the pain newbies can experien

NULU Toasted Rye Whiskey 6 Year Review

A review of NULU Toasted Rye Whiskey Single Barrel Select written by Mark Pringle
NULU's Toasted Rye is a whiskey I had been eagerly anticipating. Anytime I hear the word "toasted," my ears immediately perk up. Also, since NULU is somewhat new to the state of Georgia,...

The Uses of Distillation Other Than in the Creation of Spirits

Distillation is a rustic cycle that involves the selective boiling and succeeding condensation of an element in any liquid mixture. You can employ the said process to either upswing the content of a s

Basil Hayden Toast: Good For Those New to the Bourbon Experience

A review of Basil Hayden Toast Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
Basil Haden Toast Bourbon review. The nose is a very mild toasted char with traditional caramel and vanilla bourbon notes that are mild as well. There is a very mild ethanol smell even at only 80 proo...

Ways To Make Your Whiskey Taste Better

There are several ways to enhance the flavor of your whiskey. First, consider using a whiskey glass with a tulip shape to concentrate the aroma. Allow the whiskey to breathe for a few minutes afte

Barrell 7 Year Single Barrel Rye vs. Old Forester Single Barrel Rye: Which One is Better?

Written by Mark Pringle
The Nose Initially, the aroma easily goes to Barrell 7 Year Single Barrel Rye. It is a sweet, decadent, candy-spice bomb. Barrell starts as a more complex experience than Old Forester

Does Whiskey Oxidize? How Long is Bourbon Good Once Opened?

Written by Mark Pringle
One of the most popular questions new bourbon enthusiasts ask is, "How fast will my bourbon oxidize once I open the bottle?" They are really asking, "How long is bourbon good for once o

Blue Note Crossroads: The Nose is a Spectacular Winner

A review of Blue Note Crossroads written by Mark Pringle
I popped open Blue Note Crossroads, and the nose was wonderful immediately. A little cherry, mild cinnamon spice, rich toasted oak, and toasted char. GREAT! The palate is a little milder than I...

Breckenridge Whiskey Madeira Finish is Very Complex and Aromatic, But...

A review of Breckenridge Whiskey Madeira Finish written by Mark Pringle
On the nose of Breckenridge Whiskey Madeira Finish, there is an apparent fruitiness, like a dark cherry mixed with dark chocolate and light caramel. These aromas are not too intense but have a rich, h...

Union Horse Rolling Standard Midwestern Four-Grain Whiskey Review (First Pour)

A review of Union Horse Rolling Standard Midwestern Four Grain Whiskey written by Mark Pringle
Nose The first thing I sense on the nose of Union Horse Distilling Co. Rolling Standard Midwestern Four-Grain Whiskey is an initial burst of caramel and then mint, with a mild cinnamon aroma an...