The People's Bourbon Review

Blue Run Spirits Whiskey Director, Shaylyn Gammon, Reflections On Her One-Year Anniversary

Shaylyn Gammon joined Blue Run Spirits as Whiskey Director on February 10, 2022. She came to the pandemic start-up whiskey company from Campari Group, where she led innovation projects on brands such

Old Forester Rye 100 Proof Review

A review of Old Forester Rye written by Mark Pringle
It is almost embarrassing that Old Forester produces a rye at this price point that is better than most of the ryes at the double this retail price. Frankly, I do not think you will find a rye under $...

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

Popular Whiskey Cocktails for the Holidays

Enjoying popular whiskey cocktails during the holidays are fun for several reasons: They offer a wide range of flavors and ingredients that are easily customized to suit individual preferences.

Weller Antique 107 Review

A review of W.L. Weller Antique written by Mark Pringle
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Buzzard’s Roost Smoked Barrel Straight Rye Review

A review of Buzzard's Roost Smoked Barrel Straight Rye written by Mark Pringle
A review of Buzzard’s Roost Smoked Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey. The 105-proof non-chill filtered sample was provided courtesy of Buzzard's Roost with no expectations.  ...

You Will Not Find a Better Sweet Bourbon than OF1910

A review of Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky written by Mark Pringle
Old Forester 1910 is oaky, sweet, caramel goodness that should be at the top of your list if you like bourbons on the sweeter end of the spectrum. Everything about this whiskey is thick and rich. You ...

Templeton 10 Year Rye Review

A review of Templeton Rye 10 Year Whiskey written by Mark Pringle
You don't see 10-year ryes just sitting on the shelf too often with little attention or fanfare. However, that was the case with Templeton 10-Year Rye, at least here in Georgia. I noticed it at on...

Frank August Small Batch Bourbon (First Pour)

A review of Frank August Small Batch Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
Frank August Small Batch Bourbon has been a mystery. There wasn't much information online about this bourbon, the distillate source, or the company. I saw it online at Seelbach's, but it sold ...

Does Whiskey Oxidize? How Long is Bourbon Good Once Opened?

Written by Mark Pringle
One of the most popular questions new bourbon enthusiasts ask is, "How fast will my bourbon oxidize once I open the bottle?" They are really asking, "How long is bourbon good for once o

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 ...

Characteristics of a Bourbon Enthusiast. Who are these Lovers of Bourbon?

Bourbon, America’s native whiskey, has enjoyed a surge in popularity over the last few decades. Primarily a product of Kentucky, bourbon has become so popular that there are even undergraduate a