The People's Bourbon Review

Very Oaky on the Nose and Palate

A review of Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel written by Mark Pringle
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel is very oaky on the nose and palate, buttery and sweet. The great thing about this bottle is that the longer I had it, the better it got, and it was great from the beg...

Augusta Distillery Buckner's 10-year Single Barrel Bourbon Review

A review of Augusta Distillery Buckner's 10-Year Single Barrel Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
A review of Augusta Distillery Buckner's 10-Year Single Barrel Bourbon Barrel. Selected by Seelbach's, this bottle of Buckner’s Single Barrel Aged ten years is a limited edition bourbon ...

Old Ezra 7 is Good: A Spicy Rich Nose and Palate

A review of Old Ezra 7 Year Barrel Strength Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
This first pour of Lux Row Distillers' Old Ezra 7 is good. It has a rich nose and palate. Spicy, spicy, spicy, sweet, and rich traditional palate. It certainly drinks its 117 proof, so it’s ...

Blanton's Single Barrel. Exceptional Packaging, but what about the Taste

A review of Blanton's Single Barrel written by Mark Pringle
The packaging of Blanton's Single Barrel is exceptional. The bottle and label designs are close to the best, if not the best, in the bourbon market. However, how does it taste, and isn't that ...

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

What is Blended Whiskey (Bourbon)? A Quick Reference Guide

Written by Mark Pringle
A blended whiskey or bourbon is an artfully crafted result of mixing different types of whiskeys. Often, crafters experienced in the art of blending will mix different aged and/or different quality wh

Review of Robert Mondavi Private Selection Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet

Written by Mark Pringle
This brief review of Robert Mondavi Private Selection Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Red Wine is unusual for me. It's my first review of wine, even though I've been a red wine drinker for years.

The Difference Between Straight Bourbon and Bourbon Whiskey

Written by Mark Pringle
What is the difference between Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Bourbon Whiskey? The difference is minimal. However, let's list some similarities before we get into the differences. Bourbon Whisk

Old Forester Statesman Quick Review

A review of Old Forester Statesman written by Mark Pringle
Old Forester Statesman starts with a nose that is a little buttery with mild traditional bourbon notes. It has almost a sweet fruitiness layered on top of the other notes, although I can’t disti...

Palmer's Stretch Rye Whiskey Review

A review of Palmer's Stretch Rye Whiskey written by Mark Pringle
The Nose The nose of Palmer's Stretch Rye Whiskey starts with a delightful buttery brown sugar (toffee) aroma. Any ethanol you smell is almost imperceptible. After those initial notes, pepper a...

What is a Cask Strength or Barrel Proof Bourbon?

Cask strength or barrel-proof bourbon is a bourbon that has not undergone dilution after the end of its aging process. Therefore, cask strength bourbon is unblemished cask-to-bottle whiskey that t

A Brief Review of Belle Meade Bourbon

A review of Belle Meade Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
This is my second tasting of Belle Meade Sour Mash Whiskey Straight Bourbon, and once again, I am not getting much on the nose. Maybe a mild rye spice, clove, black pepper, but that’s it. All of...