The People's Bourbon Review

Are Glencairns the Best Glasses for Drinking Bourbon?

Glencairn glasses are generally considered to be some of the best glasses for drinking bourbon. They are specifically designed to enhance the aroma and flavor of whisky, allowing the drinker to fu

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, ...

Review: Old Pepper Distillery Rye Single Barrel Opens Up Nicely

A review of Old Pepper Rye Single Barrel written by Mark Pringle
Man, this Old Pepper Distillery Rye Single Barrel opened up nicely. It has been sitting in the back of my cabinet for a couple of months because I didn’t like it much on the initial/nec...

Larceny Barrel Proof B521 Review

A review of Larceny Barrel Proof B521 written by Mark Pringle
Larceny Barrel Proof B521 is an exceptional wheated whiskey and is one of the best pours of 2021. Heaven Hill rarely disappoints these days with this bold whiskey. Let’s review Batch B521. ...

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

Pinhook Bourbon War Vertical 6 Year: A Quick Review

A review of Pinhook Bourbon War 6 Year Vertical Series written by Mark Pringle
This Pinhook opened up nicely. When I first opened the bottle of Pinhook Bourbon War Vertical 6 Year (Total Wine store pick), there was a robust aroma of light, fresh fruit. A few seconds later, ...

Blackened Rye The Lightning Double Cask Finished Rye Whiskey Review

A review of Blackened Rye The Lightning Double Cask Finished Rye Whiskey written by Mark Pringle
Blackened "Rye The Lightning" Double Cask Finished Rye is a very good and unique expression. It is very unusual to find a 90-proof rye whiskey finished in Madeira wine and Caribbea...

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

Creamy, Dark, and Sweet Belle Meade Madeira Cask Bourbon is Delicious

A review of Belle Meade Bourbon Madeira Cask Finish written by Mark Pringle
I have almost finished this bottle of Belle Meade Madeira Cask Bourbon, and the experience has been memorable.  My wife and I visited Madeira (an archipelago located 280 mi off the c...

Henry McKenna 10 Year Review. Mild Notes Throughout.

A review of Henry McKenna 10 Year-Old Single Barrel Bottled in Bond written by Mark Pringle
Henry McKenna (10 year) Bottled in Bond Single Barrel has a little fruity spice in the nose but everything is mild. Mild ethanol. Mild spice. Many of the notes are imperceptible. However, I sense ligh...

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

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