Mark Pringle of The People’s Bourbon Review introduces a beautifully illustrated, large-format guide featuring whiskey and cask-finish flavor wheels
MARIETTA, Ga. (September 15, 2026) Whiskey reviewer and enthusiast Mark Pringle has announced the release of The Whiskey Taster’s Flavor Guide, a beautifully illustrated reference book designed to help whiskey drinkers better recognize, describe, and appreciate the aromas and flavors found in their favorite pours.
The 90-page, full-color guide, available in hardcover and paperback, is presented in a spacious 8.5-by-11-inch format, making its detailed flavor wheels easy to read and use during individual tastings, group events, whiskey-club meetings, and distillery experiences.
At the heart of the book are 12 full-size flavor wheels covering major whiskey styles and cask influences. Readers can explore the characteristic flavors associated with bourbon, Scotch, Irish whiskey, and other important whiskey categories. Eight specialized wheels examine major cask-finish categories, helping enthusiasts understand how different barrels and woods can introduce notes ranging from fruit, caramel, vanilla, and baking spices to chocolate, nuts, wine, smoke, and oak.
“Learning to identify flavors makes every whiskey tasting more interesting and rewarding,” said Pringle. “I produced this guide to give enthusiasts an approachable visual resource they can keep beside them while tasting. You do not need to be an expert, you simply need a willingness to slow down, explore the whiskey, and trust your senses.”
The Whiskey Taster’s Flavor Guide includes:
- 12 beautifully illustrated, full-size flavor wheels
- Guides covering bourbon, Scotch, Irish whiskey, and other whiskey categories
- Eight wheels devoted to major cask-finish categories
- Common whiskey aromas and flavors organized for quick reference
- An introduction to essential whiskey-tasting terminology
- Guidance for recognizing the influence of different woods and finishing casks
- Clear, accessible text suitable for beginners and experienced enthusiasts
- A large-format design ideal for tastings, whiskey rooms, bars, and display
- A practical reference for developing and expanding the palate
The guide also makes a distinctive gift for bourbon collectors, Scotch drinkers, whiskey-club members, bartenders, spirits professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about what creates the character of a whiskey.
Pringle produced the book using knowledge developed through years of tasting and reviewing whiskey for The People’s Bourbon Review. His goal was to create an attractive, practical resource that readers would return to whenever they open a new bottle or revisit an old favorite.
The Whiskey Taster’s Flavor Guide is available for purchase on Amazon.com in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Ireland, Japan, Canada, and Australia.
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HJMBDJ33
The Whiskey Taster’s Flavor Guide wrap-around cover
About Mark Pringle
Mark Pringle is a whiskey reviewer, writer, and producer of The Whiskey Taster’s Flavor Guide. Through The People’s Bourbon Review, he shares whiskey reviews, tasting observations, educational articles, and resources intended to help enthusiasts discover and appreciate exceptional spirits.
About The People’s Bourbon Review
The People’s Bourbon Review is an independent whiskey-review and educational website featuring bourbon and whiskey reviews, ratings, tasting notes, industry information, and articles for whiskey enthusiasts.
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Producer, The Whiskey Taster’s Flavor Guide
The People’s Bourbon Review
Website: https://www.peoplesbourbonreview.com/
Email: markpringle@peoplesbourbonreview.com
Photos of the guide and the press release can be found here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/uv7cgxh15ldnifkfr96br/AHMb2IXhi33I4CZaU0E0gEg?rlkey=9gaaowc69j473iy28frqha258&st=3nvlw677&dl=0