The People's Bourbon Review

How to Host a Bourbon Tasting Event for Friends

Written by Mark Pringle
Bourbon is to be enjoyed with friends. When you combine friendship with a bourbon tasting, you create a memorable experience. However, what is the best way to host a bourbon-tasting event? What does a

Sagamore Spirit 8-Year-Old Rye Tasting Notes

A review of Sagamore Spirit 8-Year-Old Rye Whiskey written by Mark Pringle
Sagamore Spirit 8-Year-Old Rye is a delicious rye when experienced by itself. I say that because it didn’t do well against some of my favorites in a side-by-side, but when I drink it by its...

Characteristics of a Bourbon Enthusiast. Who are these Lovers of Bourbon?

Bourbon, America’s native whiskey, has enjoyed a surge in popularity over the last few decades. Primarily a product of Kentucky, bourbon has become so popular that there are even undergraduate a

Art of Alchemy Blended Straight Whiskeys Blend No.2 (First Pour)

A review of Art of Alchemy Straight Whiskies Blend No. 2 written by Mark Pringle
Nose The nose of Art of Alchemy Blended Straight Whiskeys Small Batch Blend No.2 has a dusty, brown sugar and mint aroma that is somewhat mild. There's a floral mint nature to the aroma tha...

Thirteenth Colony Double Oaked Bourbon Review

A review of Thirteenth Colony Double Oaked Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
This purchase of Thirteenth Colony Double Oaked Bourbon was my first purchase in over a month, and it was impromptu. I promised myself I would not make any more impromptu purchases, but then I sa...

Wow! ASW Fiddler Georgia Heartwood is Sensational

A review of ASW Fiddler Georgia Heartwood written by Mark Pringle
This ASW Fiddler Georgia Heartwood took me by surprise and on a sensational flavor ride. I had seen ASW Distillery's whiskeys on the shelves many times in the Georgia area, but I hadn't paid m...

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

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 ...

One of the Most Dependable Bourbons I Have Ever Tasted

A review of Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon Barrel Proof written by Dimitris Liakos
Living in a country where it is a bit difficult to get good value for my favorite liquor, the first time I tasted Wild Turkey Rare Breed, my heart was stolen in a moment. Amazing aromas and ta...

What is the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and What are the Stops on the Trail?

The Kentucky Bourbons Trail, popularly known as the Bourbon Trail, is a collection of 18 distillers located in and around Louisville. The trial was launched in 1999 by the Kentucky Distiller Asso

Wyoming Whiskey Double Cask Review: A Sherry and Vanilla Mix

A review of Wyoming Whiskey Double Cask Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
Taste number 2 of Wyoming Whiskey Double Cask Bourbon Finished in Sherry Casks. On the nose, there is a sherry and vanilla mix that is in the forefront. The nose has an unusual oak funk that se...

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