The People's Bourbon Review

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George Remus Bourbon Quick Review and Tasting Notes

A review of George Remus Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
George Remus Bourbon was not a bourbon that was on my radar to review. However, I had to purchase it to get Remus Repeal Reserve V, which was excellent. So, this has been sitting in my cabinet for mon...

An Honest Review of Knob Creek 12 Year Bourbon

A review of Knob Creek 12 Year written by Mark Pringle
Knob Creek 12 Year Bourbon seems to be a nutty and mildly sweet bourbon with a nice peppery finish. While it is a decent bourbon, it is not great, nor particularly memorable. If you can find the 9 to ...

How to Evaluate Bourbon and Other Whiskeys

Bourbon tastings have become a popular activity among whiskey drinkers. In fact, you have seen enthusiasts analyze and evaluate whiskeys as if they are examining a fine work of art. These experts refe

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

Big Moustache American Single Malt Whiskey Review

A review of Big Moustache American Single Malt written by Mark Pringle
I have been exposing myself to more and more single malts recently. In the past, I was more of a bourbon and rye whiskey enthusiast. However, now I am enjoying single malt whiskeys more often. This is...

Du Nord Mixed Blood Whiskey Review

A review of Du Nord Mixed Blood Whiskey written by Mark Pringle
Du Nord Mixed Blood Whiskey comes from a Minnesota Distillery that is self-described on its label as the first legal black-owned distillery. This whiskey was a little tricky to review because little i...

Is Eagle Rare 10 Year Bourbon Worth the Hype?

Written by Mark Pringle
Buffalo Trace's Eagle Rare 10-Year Bourbon is one of the most sought-after bourbons in the whiskey world. I was curious how often people search for Eagle Rare, so I pulled up some Google analytics

Blade and Bow Review: Is it a Good Whiskey?

A review of Blade and Bow Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
Nose The initial nose of Blade and Bow is mild ethanol with what seems to be a little bit of rye spice beneath the ethanol. After pouring the bourbon, you need to let the glass sit for a minute or ...

Lost Lantern Mega Mesquite Whiskey Del Bac Arizona Single Malt Review

A review of Lost Lantern "Mega Mesquite" Whiskey Del Bac Arizona Single Malt written by Mark Pringle
Lost Lantern Mega Mesquite Whiskey Del Bac Arizona Single Malt is a wonderfully rich and savory-tasting experience. With a mash bill of 60% unsmoked malted barley and 40% mesquited malted barley, this...

What Gives Bourbon Its Oily, Buttery, or Creamy Texture?

Written by Mark Pringle
If you are a neat-drinking bourbon enthusiast, you may have noticed that some bourbons have an oily texture. This is not a quality that all bourbons possess, but it is a highly sought-after trait

Best Value in Bourbon

A review of Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon Barrel Proof written by Jason Blanchard
Rare Breed is just amazing.  I often find myself comparing every barrel-proof bourbon to this staple of Wild Turkey's line of offerings.  The nose is a perfect blend of sweet and spicy, ...

Top 10 Most Popular Bourbon Brands

Written by Mark Pringle
What are the top 10 most popular bourbon brands? This article will explore the answer to the question. First, we need to establish how "popularity" is defined in this article. Popularity doe