The People's Bourbon Review

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...

Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye Review (First Pour)

A review of Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye Barrel Proof written by Mark Pringle

Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye is a good, bold, and spice-dominant rye whiskey. Frankly, it is kind of what you would expect from Wild Turkey; bold and spicy. ...

The Best Benchmark Bourbons Ranked

Written by Peoples Bourbon Review Staff

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

What Makes Blanton's Bourbon So Special? Is it Worth the Hype?

Written by Peoples Bourbon Review Staff

Blanton's has been around since the 1980s but has become truly popular in the last decade. If you are a whiskey enthusiast or even a fringe bourbon lover, then you know that Blanton's is one o

J.T. Meleck Rice Whiskey Review (First Pour)

A review of J.T. Meleck American Rice Whiskey written by Mark Pringle

I feel uncomfortable reviewing J.T. Meleck Rice Whiskey, but I am endeavoring to experience something different with this review. This is the first rice whiskey I have ever reviewed, and only the seco...

Bardstown Discovery 5 is Smooth but Too Subtle

A review of Bardstown Bourbon Discovery Series #5 written by Mark Pringle

Bardstown Bourbon Discovery Series 5 is somewhat smooth for a 104.7 proof whiskey. Unfortunately, there isn't much unique about it. Its notes are subtle, but one would expect more from such a comp...

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C921 is a Wonderfully Hot and Flavorful Experience

A review of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch C921 written by Mark Pringle

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C921 makes up for the disappointment that was B521. I knew the minute I opened this 12-year-old beauty that it was a different bourbon than the previous release. ...

Five Things All Bourbon Enthusiasts Should Do to Stay Healthy

Written by Mark Pringle

Are you an avid bourbon enthusiast who frequently drinks? If so, there are a few things you should routinely do to stay healthy while enjoying your bourbon lifestyle. I love to drink moderatel

Revisiting Smoke Wagon Straight Bourbon

A review of Smoke Wagon Straight Bourbon written by Mark Pringle

Nevada Distilling Company has made a solid name in the American Whiskey market over the past few years. They initially released Smoke Wagon Straight Bourbon Whiskey in 2019. I remember visiting a...

Barrell Bourbon Private Release B30i, Heat, Spice and a Creamy Sweetness

A review of Barrell Bourbon Private Release written by Mark Pringle

I don't know if I've ever had a straight Bourbon with an initial nose of pear, but here it is. Barrell typically has the "Midas Touch", but this Barrell Bourbon Private Release is sl...

A Brief History of Bourbon

Written by Peoples Bourbon Review Staff

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

Top 10 Most Popular Bourbon Brands

Written by Mark Pringle

What are the top 10 most popular bourbon brands? This article will explore the answer to the question. First, we need to establish how "popularity" is defined in this article. Popularity doe