The People's Bourbon Review

Nice Cold Weather Sipper

A review of New Riff Kentucky Straight Bourbon written by Jason Blanchard
This is the first bottle I’ve tried of New Riff. Didn’t know much about it, as I got this bottle in a raffle. The nose is nice, a buttery sweetness with hints of spice. Upon tasting, it&rs...

Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series: Mizunara Review

A review of Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series: Mizunara written by Mark Pringle
Barrell Craft Spirits does it again by releasing a Japanese Mizunara Oak-finished bourbon blend at 116.42 proof and aged at least six years. You may remember that Barrell's fantastic Vantage relea...

The Life and Ever-Changing Palate of a Bourbon Enthusiast - How Taste Buds Change

Written by Mark Pringle
The life of a bourbon lover is first and foremost enjoyable. The entire process of anticipating, nosing, and tasting this wonderful golden fluid is an adventure to which enthusiasts await. We are in &

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...

1792 Sweet Wheat Brief Review

A review of 1792 Sweet Wheat written by Mark Pringle
1792 Sweet Wheat was a very difficult find here in the state of Georgia. Once I found it, I paid more than I should have. That expenditure is a little disappointing because Sweet Wheat definitely does...

What Is the Difference Between Bourbon, Scotch, and Whiskey?

Often individuals are perplexed by the distinctions between Bourbon, Scotch, and whiskey when it comes to spirits. Although there are some similarities between Scotch, Bourbon, and whiskey, each has d

Southern Star Paragon Single Barrel Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon Review

A review of Southern Star Paragon Single Barrel Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
Southern Star Paragon Single Barrel Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon offers a nice mix of cask strength flavor, single-barrel bottling, and a wheated mashbill of 70% corn, 16% wheat, and 14% malted ...

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

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.

A Quick Review of Heaven's Door Straight Bourbon Whiskey

A review of Heaven's Door Straight Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
The notes on the nose of Heaven's Door Straight Bourbon Whiskey come and go. When I opened the bottle the nose was very good with butterscotch, apple, rye spice, mint, and cinnamon notes. On ...

Bear Fight American Single Malt Whiskey Review

A review of Bear Fight American Single Malt Whiskey written by Mark Pringle
Bear Fight American Single Malt Whiskey reveiw. I always preface my reviews of single malt whiskeys with the fact that I am relatively new to the single malt world. However, I still feel obligated to ...

What is Bourbon and What Can You Use it for Other than Drinking?

Bourbon is a kind of American whiskey made from corn. Many are uncertain whether whiskey is a Bourbon or not, but the logic is that it needs to be distilled from a blend of grains with at least 51