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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

Barrell New Year 2022 Bourbon

A review of Barrell Bourbon New Year 2022 written by Mark Pringle
Barrell New Year 2022 Bourbon is my first taste of Barrell Craft Spirits New Year Bourbons. I wasn't sure what to expect other than anticipating that it would be good. I have tried at least 12 Bar...

Midwest Grain Products (MGP) and Its Influence in the Bourbon and Whiskey World

Written by Mark Pringle
It is well known within the whiskey community that many "distilleries" buy their whiskeys from the same source. This fact may come as a surprise to many new to the bourbon and rye world beca

Stellum Black Bourbon Equinox Blend Review

A review of Stellum Black Bourbon Equinox written by Mark Pringle
Wow, Stellum Black Bourbon Equinox Blend #1 is an excellent bourbon! At a time when a lot of young and average bourbons are being released, it is so good to experience a whiskey this rich, oily, and f...

Battle of the Oak-Centric Bourbons: Barrel Vantage vs. 2XO The Phoenix Blend

Written by Mark Pringle
In the months prior to this writing, I was exposed to two very good oak-dominant bourbons: Barrell Vantage and 2XO - The Phoenix Blend. After letting the most recent purchase of 2XO open up a bit, I

A Decadent and Lusciously Caramelized Work of Art

A review of Maker's Mark FAE-01 2021 Limited Release written by Mark Pringle
Maker's Mark FAE 01 was very good from the initial pour. I had been sitting on this bottle for a while. However, after tasting it, I knew I had waited way too long to open this self-indulgent...

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 ...

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

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

A Review of Thirteenth Colony Distilleries 2026 Double Oaked Single Barrel Bourbon

A review of Thirteenth Colony Double Oaked Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
I haven’t been this excited to write a bourbon review in quite some time, and for good reason. This is a review of the 2026 Double Oaked Single Barrel from Thirteenth Colony Distilleries. That e...

Pursuit United Bourbon Finished with Toasted American and French Oak (First Pour)

A review of Pursuit United Blended Straight Bourbon (Toasted American and French Oak Finish) written by Mark Pringle
I have been anticipating this Pursuit United Bourbon Finished with Toasted American and French Oak review. When I was first exposed to Pursuit United’s Straight Bourbon, I was shocked by its won...

Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Review

A review of Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond written by Mark Pringle
A quick review of Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond. How does this 7-year bottled-in-bond bourbon stack up? Let's see.  ...