The People's Bourbon Review

Penelope Toasted Barrel Strength Bourbon Review

A review of Penelope Bourbon Toasted Series written by Mark Pringle
Exceptional! Taste the char! I should have purchased a couple of these Total Wine Penelope Bourbon Toasted Series store picks. It is excellent; sweet, oaky, spicy, with a buttery toffee palate...and a...

Stellum Rye Rigel Single Barrel Review

A review of Stellum Rigel Single Barrel Rye written by Mark Pringle
This is a quick, fresh crack review of Stellum Rye Rigel Single Barrel. Rigel is a selection distilled in Indiana (MGP) and chosen in the Summer and Autumn of 2021.  This 95% Rye and...

Barrell Bourbon Batch 35 Review (First Pour)

A review of Barrell Bourbon Batch 35 written by Mark Pringle
I do not hide that I am a Barrell Craft Spirits fan. So, I was eagerly anticipating this review of Barrell Bourbon Batch 35. It is a blend of straight bourbon whiskeys distilled and aged in TN, KY, an...

What is Bourbon and What Can You Use it for Other than Drinking?

Bourbon is a kind of American whiskey made from corn. Many are uncertain whether whiskey is a Bourbon or not, but the logic is that it needs to be distilled from a blend of grains with at least 51

The Best Words to Use When Describing Bourbon

Written by Mark Pringle
Bourbon enthusiasts are always looking for the right word to describe the nose (aroma), palate (taste), or finish (sensation after you have swallowed) of bourbon or other whiskeys. If you are not in t

Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Review

A review of Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond written by Mark Pringle
A quick review of Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond. How does this 7-year bottled-in-bond bourbon stack up? Let's see.  ...

Are Glencairns the Best Glasses for Drinking Bourbon?

Glencairn glasses are generally considered to be some of the best glasses for drinking bourbon. They are specifically designed to enhance the aroma and flavor of whisky, allowing the drinker to fu

Smoke Wagon Bottled in Bond Rye Review

A review of Smoke Wagon Bottled In Bond Straight Rye Whiskey written by Mark Pringle
Smoke Wagon Bottled in Bond Rye is a whiskey distilled by MGP in Indiana but aged and bottled by the Nevada H&C Distilling Company of Las Vegas. This rye whiskey has a mash bill of 51% rye an...

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...

What to do with Bad Whiskey or Bourbon

Written by Mark Pringle
Every bourbon enthusiast eventually comes across the dreaded problem of what to do when your reckless whiskey spending habits have led to a surplus of really bad bourbons. How do you escape this preca

Copper Tongue

A review of Orphan Barrel Copper Tongue 16-Year-Old Cask Strength written by James Fraley
Orange spice... hot on the front end.  A lot of alcohol.  Drinks much hotter than the 89.8 proof.  Missing the oak/caramel notes....

What Does Bottled-in-Bond Mean as it Relates to Bourbon?

When shopping for spirits, it is difficult to know what is quality bourbon. One way to narrow the field is to look for the designation "Bottled-in-Bond" on the label. Unlike the typical w