The People's Bourbon Review

Kings County Peated Bourbon Review

A review of Kings County Peated Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
I'm figuring out where to begin with this surprisingly excellent Kings County Peated Bourbon. I use the word "surprisingly" because I have never been a huge Scotch fan or lover of peat. ...

Shortbarrel "The Bee's Knees" Finished in Honey Barrels

A review of Shortbarrel The Bee's Knees Whiskey written by Mark Pringle
Being a metropolitan Atlanta resident for more than the past 30 years, I was excited to see this Shortbarrel “The Bee’s Knees” release from a local company. When it was relea...

Battle of the Oak-Centric Bourbons: Barrel Vantage vs. 2XO The Phoenix Blend

Written by Mark Pringle
In the months prior to this writing, I was exposed to two very good oak-dominant bourbons: Barrell Vantage and 2XO - The Phoenix Blend. After letting the most recent purchase of 2XO open up a bit, I

A Beautiful Golden Caramel Color that Shimmers Perfectly

A review of Larceny Barrel Proof A121 written by Mark Pringle
[Multiple tasting notes combined in this review] Larceny Barel Proof A121 has a beautiful golden caramel color that shimmers flawlessly in the correct whiskey glass. As with all higher proof Bour...

Shortbarrel Small Batch Rye Versus WhistlePig 10 Year Straight Rye

Written by Mark Pringle
I'm from the Atlanta, Georgia, area, and I always appreciate it when a local company produces whiskeys. Since Shortbarrel is an Atlanta company that became a brand in July 2020, I was excited to t

2XO Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review (First Pour)

A review of 2XO Kentucky Straight Bourbon (The Phoenix Blend) written by Mark Pringle
This is a first-pour review of 2XO, Two Times Oak, by Dixon Dedman. The Phoenix Blend.  ...

Big Moustache Tennessee Whiskey Review

A review of Big Moustache Tennessee Whiskey written by Mark Pringle
In preparation for my Big Moustache Tennessee Whiskey review, I was still determining what to expect. I have never seen these bottles in stores where I live in metropolitan Atlanta. In fact, I had yet...

Does Bourbon Have to be Made in Kentucky to be Called Bourbon?

Some may claim that "Kentucky Bourbon is the one and only Bourbon" and that one cannot truly create Bourbon outside of Kentucky because of Kentucky's unique mixture of barrels and t

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

Pours 1 and 2 of Barrell Bourbon Batch 26

A review of Barrell Bourbon Batch 26 written by Mark Pringle
Pour 1 The first thing you notice on the nose is the smell of Rye and nothing else. I didn’t take a drink and just let it sit for a minute or so and then nosed it again. There was a fruitines...

What is Blended Whiskey (Bourbon)? A Quick Reference Guide

Written by Mark Pringle
A blended whiskey or bourbon is an artfully crafted result of mixing different types of whiskeys. Often, crafters experienced in the art of blending will mix different aged and/or different quality wh

A Quick Review of Heaven's Door Straight Bourbon Whiskey

A review of Heaven's Door Straight Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
The notes on the nose of Heaven's Door Straight Bourbon Whiskey come and go. When I opened the bottle the nose was very good with butterscotch, apple, rye spice, mint, and cinnamon notes. On ...