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John J. Bowman Single Barrel Bourbon - Slightly Fruity With Mild Caramel

A review of John J. Bowman Single Barrel written by Mark Pringle
John J. Bowman Single Barrel Bourbon has a slightly fruity and mild caramel nose with very little ethanol. In fact, it’s almost invisible to the nose. Unfortunately, any aroma that you sens...

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

Larceny Barrel Proof B522 Review

A review of Larceny Barrel Proof B522 written by Mark Pringle
Larceny Barrel Proof B522 maintains Larceny's wonderfully consistent cinnamon and brown sugar theme while still being able to separate itself from Larceny's previous batches.  ...

The 5 Best Ways to Drink Bourbon (Pros and Cons) for Beginners

Written by Mark Pringle
There are many ways to drink bourbon, and there may be no one way that is “the best,” considering everyone has a personal preference. With that in mind, what are the standard and most popu

A Brief Review of Belle Meade Bourbon

A review of Belle Meade Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
This is my second tasting of Belle Meade Sour Mash Whiskey Straight Bourbon, and once again, I am not getting much on the nose. Maybe a mild rye spice, clove, black pepper, but that’s it. All of...

A Pleasant Tasting of Booker's 2021-04 "Noe Stranger's Batch"

A review of Booker's 2021-04 "Noe Stranger's Batch" written by Mark Pringle
Booker's 2021-04 "Noe Stranger's Batch" second tasting (first pour). There's an excellent butter toffee caramel char on the nose and almost a slight fruitiness as well. The fruit...

The Best Benchmark Bourbons Ranked

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

Templeton 10 Year Rye Review

A review of Templeton Rye 10 Year Whiskey written by Mark Pringle
You don't see 10-year ryes just sitting on the shelf too often with little attention or fanfare. However, that was the case with Templeton 10-Year Rye, at least here in Georgia. I noticed it at on...

How to Drink Bourbon So That You Enjoy It

Written by Mark Pringle
I can’t tell you how often I have shared bourbon with friends only to have them respond, "That is too hot," or, they will say, “I only taste the alcohol." Unfortunately

Old Grand-Dad 114 Bourbon Review

A review of Old Grand Dad 114 written by Mark Pringle
This Old Grand-Dad 114 Bourbon Review has taken me a while to write, and I'm still trying to figure out why. It's a bourbon I have enjoyed for years and is one of my budget-friendly bourbon re...

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

Quick Review of Bib & Tucker 6-Year-Old Small Batch Bourbon

A review of Bib & Tucker 6-Year-Old Small Batch Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
With Bib &Tucker 6-Year-Old Small Batch Bourbon, I quickly realized that once you pour this bourbon into a glass, you need to let it sit for a minute or two if you want to enjoy its nose to t...