The People's Bourbon Review

Few Straight Rye Whiskey Review

A review of FEW Rye written by Mark Pringle
Every once in a while, you stumble upon a fabulous whiskey that exceeds your expectations. That is the case with Few Straight Rye Whiskey. Sadly, Few Spirits is not a very visible brand in Georgia, wh...

Ranking Old Forester Whiskeys. Which is the Best?

Written by Mark Pringle
I am almost reluctant to provide a ranking of Old Forester whiskeys for fear of drawing too much attention to this fabulous line of bourbons. Old Forester produces such rich and high-quality whiskeys

Ry3 Whiskey Cask Strength Rum Cask Finish Rye Review

A review of Ry3 Cask Strength Rye Rum Cask Finish written by Mark Pringle
Nose The nose of this Ry3 Whiskey Cask Strength Rum Cask Finish Rye begins very pleasant and mild, revealing a butteriness, golden raisins, ginger, and very soft cinnamon. As you go deeper into...

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...

Weller Antique 107 Review

A review of W.L. Weller Antique written by Mark Pringle
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The 5 Best Ways to Drink Bourbon (Pros and Cons) for Beginners

Written by Mark Pringle
There are many ways to drink bourbon, and there may be no one way that is “the best,” considering everyone has a personal preference. With that in mind, what are the standard and most popu

Blue Note Juke Joint Uncut Bourbon (Mixtape) Is One of the Best Bourbons Under $40

A review of Blue Note Juke Joint Uncut Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
Blue Note Juke Joint Uncut Unfiltered, the Mixtape 4BBL (Batch 1), is one of the best bourbon values under $40. Evidently, these are blended single-barrels that survived the June 2019 rickhouse c...

The Best Rye Whiskeys by Price and Value Right Now!

Written by Mark Pringle
What are the best rye whiskeys to drink in 2022? Well, that depends on how much you want to spend. So, I have compiled a list of some of the best rye whiskeys by price and value. What is the best rye

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

Pinhook Bourbon War 6 Year Vertical Series Revisited

A review of Pinhook Bourbon War 6 Year Vertical Series written by Mark Pringle
I am so glad I revisited Pinhook Bourbon War 6 Year Vertical Series after my initial neck pour tasting. It is much better the second time around. Evidently, the Vertical Series began in 2019...

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.

Very Strong Black Pepper and Anticipating a Store Pick

A review of Rebel Cask Strength Single Barrel (Special Limited Edition) written by Mark Pringle
I'm not sure if my review reflects my anticipation of this Rebel Cask Strength Single Barrel or not, but I tasted a distillery sample a few months before this was released. Frankly, it was on...