The People's Bourbon Review

What is Craft Distilling?

There has been a lot of controversy concerning the definition of the term craft distilling. But in simple terms, it means a small establishment that makes different spirits or alcohol in relative

ASW Fiddler Unison is a Mild and Welcoming Experience

A review of ASW Fiddler Unison Bourbon Whiskey written by Mark Pringle
ASW Fiddler Unison and all of ASW's products have become something close to my heart because they are a product of Atlanta, Georgia, my current hometown of 30+ years. The unison nose is a very mil...

Ranking My Favorite Barrell Craft Spirits Whiskeys. The Best Barrell Bourbons and Whiskeys

Written by Mark Pringle
It is no secret to those who know me that I am a huge Barrell Craft Spirits whiskey fan. I focus so much on their products in various social network forums that people think I work for them or that I

Barrell Bourbon Batch 32 Packs a Spicy but Uneventful Experience

A review of Barrell Bourbon Batch 32 written by Mark Pringle
Barrell Bourbon Batch 32 packs a zesty but ordinary experience. It has a very, very mild cinnamon spice on the nose. A brazen and almost unforgiving cinnamon spice on the palate with very mild ca...

Ry3 Whiskey Cask Strength Rum Cask Finish Rye Review

A review of Ry3 Cask Strength Rye Rum Cask Finish written by Mark Pringle
Nose The nose of this Ry3 Whiskey Cask Strength Rum Cask Finish Rye begins very pleasant and mild, revealing a butteriness, golden raisins, ginger, and very soft cinnamon. As you go deeper into...

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. ...

Old Forester Rye 100 Proof Review

A review of Old Forester Rye written by Mark Pringle
It is almost embarrassing that Old Forester produces a rye at this price point that is better than most of the ryes at the double this retail price. Frankly, I do not think you will find a rye under $...

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

The Science Behind Why it is Bad to Drink Bourbon With Ice or Chilled

Written by Mark Pringle
Is there a right or wrong way to enjoy a fantastic American whiskey? Many bourbon drinkers are adamant about chilling their whiskey by adding ice, using cold whiskey stones, or putting their bourbon i

Maker's Mark FAE-02 Review and FAE-01 Comparison

A review of Maker's Mark FAE-02 2021 Limited Release written by Mark Pringle
Oh boy, I have been waiting for Maker’s Mark FAE-02 because of my extraordinary experience with the previous release. Finally, it is here! This neck pour of FAE-02 is good but not as good...

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 ...

How to Drink Bourbon, America's Most Popular Spirit

Bourbon has become very popular, so popular that the United States Senate had September declared as a national heritage month for the drink. How you drink it is a simple matter of preference,