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Whiskey and Bourbon Articles
The 5 Best Ways to Drink Bourbon (Pros and Cons) for Beginners
Written by
Mark Pringle
There are many ways to drink bourbon, and there may be no one way that is “the best,” considering everyone has a personal preference. With that in mind, what are the standard and most popu
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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
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Tips for Healthy Whiskey Drinking: How to Be a Bourbon Enthusiast and Stay Healthy
Written by
Mark Pringle
If you are a bourbon enthusiast or someone new to the bourbon-drinking club, it is essential to learn how to drink whiskey while staying healthy at the same time. Experiencing bourbons or oth
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The Best Bourbons Under $60 to Start Your Collection
Written by
Mark Pringle
If you ask ten bourbon enthusiasts with a wide range of bourbon-tasting experiences for their best bourbons under $60, all lists will likely differ. However, a few bourbons on my list will undoubtedly
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Ranking Old Forester Whiskeys. Which is the Best?
Written by
Mark Pringle
I am almost reluctant to provide a ranking of Old Forester whiskeys for fear of drawing too much attention to this fabulous line of bourbons. Old Forester produces such rich and high-quality whiskeys
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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
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You Should Not Put Bourbon in a Freezer. This is Why Cold Whiskey is Bad!
Written by
Mark Pringle
#mytable table, th, td { border-collapse: collapse; } #mytable th, td { padding: 2px; } Some bourbon drinkers are adamant about putting their whiskey in a freezer because they enjoy drin
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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
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Midwest Grain Products (MGP) and Its Influence in the Bourbon and Whiskey World
Written by
Mark Pringle
It is well known within the whiskey community that many "distilleries" buy their whiskeys from the same source. This fact may come as a surprise to many new to the bourbon and rye world beca
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Seven Things that Can Negatively Impact the Taste of Bourbon or Other Whiskeys
Written by
Mark Pringle
Bourbon enthusiasts and those new to the bourbon-tasting experience want to enjoy their whiskeys to the fullest. With that in mind, it is essential to understand what things can adversely influence bo
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Is Selling Bourbon Illegal? No, But...
Written by
Mark Pringle
Deep within the catacombs of social network bourbon groups and the recesses of secondary bourbon markets, you will find individuals who are attempting to sell individual bottles of hard-to-find bourbo
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What Beginning Bourbon Drinkers Need to Know (Learn From My Experience)
Written by
Mark Pringle
If you are new to this bourbon game, no doubt you find it an exhilarating hobby. However, you may have also realized that it can be a money pit. To help alleviate some of the pain newbies can experien
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What is Distillation and How is Liquor Made?
The Infinity Bottle: What are the Types of Infinity Bottles and How Do You Make One?
Does Bourbon Have to be Made in Kentucky to be Called Bourbon?
Rye Whiskey and Rye Bourbon: Is there a Difference?
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The Life and Ever-Changing Palate of a Bourbon Enthusiast - How Taste Buds Change
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