The People's Bourbon Review

What Makes Blanton's Bourbon So Special? Is it Worth the Hype?

Blanton's has been around since the 1980s but has become truly popular in the last decade. If you are a whiskey enthusiast or even a fringe bourbon lover, then you know that Blanton's is one o

Pours 1 and 2 of Barrell Bourbon Batch 26

A review of Barrell Bourbon Batch 26 written by Mark Pringle
Pour 1 The first thing you notice on the nose is the smell of Rye and nothing else. I didn’t take a drink and just let it sit for a minute or so and then nosed it again. There was a fruitines...

Ranking My Favorite Barrell Craft Spirits Whiskeys. The Best Barrell Bourbons and Whiskeys

Written by Mark Pringle
It is no secret to those who know me that I am a huge Barrell Craft Spirits whiskey fan. I focus so much on their products in various social network forums that people think I work for them or that I

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

The Infinity Bottle: What are the Types of Infinity Bottles and How Do You Make One?

Written by Mark Pringle
An infinity bottle is a bottle of whiskey that is uniquely crafted and blended from other various bottles of bourbon, rye, or other whiskeys. Whiskey Infinity Decanter The Process Get

Coopers' Craft Barrel Reserve Bourbon 100 Proof Review

A review of Coopers' Craft Barrel Reserve Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
Coopers' Craft Barrel Reserve Bourbon 100 Proof is a surprisingly good bourbon at around 30 bucks. Once this bottle is given time to open up, it blossoms great nose, palate, and finish.  ...

Old Ezra 7-Year Rye Review (First Pour)

A review of Old Ezra 7-Year Straight Rye Whiskey written by Mark Pringle
Old Ezra 7-Year Rye is a beauty, and I am really looking forward to tasting again as it opens up. Still, this first pour is impressive and complex. It almost feels like a finished whiskey (I'll ge...

A Review of Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond

A review of Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond written by Mark Pringle
It’s so strange that this is my first review of Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond. I’ve had this bottle for a while, and I thought I had reviewed it previously, but I guess I was wrong.&nb...

Lux Row Four Grain Double Single Barrel Bourbon Review

A review of Lux Row Four Grain Double Single Barrel Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
The Lux Row Four Grain Double Single Barrel Bourbon Review nose was not very impressive. Often, when I open a new bottle of whiskey, I anticipate that initial burst of rich, intense aromas. That did n...

How to Drink Bourbon So That You Enjoy It

Written by Mark Pringle
I can’t tell you how often I have shared bourbon with friends only to have them respond, "That is too hot," or, they will say, “I only taste the alcohol." Unfortunately

Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Straight Bourbon Review

A review of Bardstown Origin Series Kentucky Straight Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
The nose of Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Straight Bourbon starts mildly with a minty and dusty rye spice aroma and very light oak. If you dive deep enough (but have to work at it), you ...

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...