The People's Bourbon Review

Nice Cold Weather Sipper

A review of New Riff Kentucky Straight Bourbon written by Jason Blanchard
This is the first bottle I’ve tried of New Riff. Didn’t know much about it, as I got this bottle in a raffle. The nose is nice, a buttery sweetness with hints of spice. Upon tasting, it&rs...

Quick Thoughts on Stellum Black Bourbon. Wow!

A review of Stellum Black Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
OMG! Stellum Black Bourbon is incredible. Do not get this confused with the Stellum Bourbon blue label. While the blue label is good, the black label takes Stellum to another level. It's worth the...

Popular Cocktails for the Holidays

Many people choose to drink popular cocktails during the holidays as a way to relax, celebrate, or socialize with family and friends. It can be seen as a tradition or a way to enhance the festive spir

George Dickel Single Barrel 15 Year is a Unique and Strange Pour

A review of George Dickel Single Barrel 15 Year Old written by Mark Pringle
I must admit that the first time I tried this George Dickel Single Barrel 15-year whiskey, I thought it was one of the most unique and strange pours of the year (unique is not always good). However, I...

Bardstown Discovery 5 is Smooth but Too Subtle

A review of Bardstown Bourbon Discovery Series #5 written by Mark Pringle
Bardstown Bourbon Discovery Series 5 is somewhat smooth for a 104.7 proof whiskey. Unfortunately, there isn't much unique about it. Its notes are subtle, but one would expect more from such a comp...

Anita's Choice Six-Grain Bourbon Review

A review of Anita's Choice Six-Grain Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
Anita's Choice Six-Grain Bourbon whiskey starts with a mild brown sugar caramel and oak aroma. There is a little bit of ethanol on the nose that seems to linger throughout the tasting. There are s...

Pursuit United Blended Straight Rye Finished with Sherry French Reserve Oak

A review of Pursuit United Blended Straight Rye (Sherry French Reserve Oak Finish) written by Mark Pringle
Pursuit United Blended Straight Rye Finished with Sherry French Reserve Oak is a whiskey with a beautiful and complex nosing experience featuring a blend of three mash bills from two different states....

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

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

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

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

Stellum Lyra Single Barrel Bourbon Review

A review of Stellum Single Barrel Bourbon Lyra written by Mark Pringle
I have loved everything from Stellum to date, and my first pour of Stellum Single Barrel Bourbon Lyra lived up to my expectation. This is a spicy, creamy, wonderfully hot MGP 75% corn, 21% rye, a...