The People's Bourbon Review

Smoke Wagon Bottled in Bond Rye Review

A review of Smoke Wagon Bottled In Bond Straight Rye Whiskey written by Mark Pringle
Smoke Wagon Bottled in Bond Rye is a whiskey distilled by MGP in Indiana but aged and bottled by the Nevada H&C Distilling Company of Las Vegas. This rye whiskey has a mash bill of 51% rye an...

Four Gate The Kelvin Collaboration II Lives Up to the Hype!

A review of Four Gate The Kelvin Collaboration II written by Mark Pringle
Wow, Four Gate The Kelvin Collaboration II lives up to the hype on the first pour; starting off with a char heavy and sweet decadent caramel richness. It tastes like it smells. Wow! I’m always n...

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...

Tips for Healthy Whiskey Drinking: How to Be a Bourbon Enthusiast and Stay Healthy

Written by Mark Pringle
Experiencing bourbons and other whiskeys is an enjoyable pastime. However, whether you are a seasoned bourbon enthusiast or someone new to the bourbon-drinking club, it is essential to know how to dri

NULU Toasted Rye Whiskey 6 Year Review

A review of NULU Toasted Rye Whiskey Single Barrel Select written by Mark Pringle
NULU's Toasted Rye is a whiskey I had been eagerly anticipating. Anytime I hear the word "toasted," my ears immediately perk up. Also, since NULU is somewhat new to the state of Georgia,...

ASW Fiddler Unison is a Mild and Welcoming Experience

A review of ASW Fiddler Unison Bourbon Whiskey written by Mark Pringle
ASW Fiddler Unison and all of ASW's products have become something close to my heart because they are a product of Atlanta, Georgia, my current hometown of 30+ years. The unison nose is a very mil...

Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Batch Proof 118.4 Review

A review of Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Batch Proof Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Batch Proof 118.4 is bourbon that is bold, densely rich, flavor-packed, and hot! It provides one of the more aggressive tasting experiences I've ...

High N' Wicked Aeneas Coffey Review

A review of High N' Wicked Aeneas Coffey written by Mark Pringle
These days, I very rarely buy impromptu because I prefer to spend my money wisely. However, I purchased High N' Wicked No. 4 Aeneas Coffey Single Grain Irish Whiskey on a whim, and it's a winn...

Five Things All Bourbon Enthusiasts Should Do to Stay Healthy

Written by Mark Pringle
Are you an avid bourbon enthusiast who frequently drinks? If so, there are a few things you should routinely do to stay healthy while enjoying your bourbon lifestyle. I love to drink moderatel

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

What are Wheated Bourbon and Wheat Whisky?

All whiskeys are made from a combination of grains which is known as a mash bill. What makes them different is the ratio of the different grains that go into the manufacturing and distilling of the fi

Are "Neck Pours" a Thing? Whiskey Perception or Reality?

Written by Mark Pringle
You may hear the phrase "neck pour" among whiskey enthusiasts. The phrase refers to the first one or two pours of a bottle of whiskey: typically coming from the bottle's neck. Som