The People's Bourbon Review

Chattanooga Whiskey Founder's 10th Anniversary Blend Review

A review of Chattanooga Whiskey Founder's 10th Anniversary Blend written by Mark Pringle
This review is a brief follow-up of Chattanooga Whiskey Founder's 10th Anniversary Blend 100 proof. In my "First Pour," I mentioned some of the unevenness of this bourbon; well, it has e...

Penelope Toasted Barrel Strength Bourbon Review

A review of Penelope Bourbon Toasted Series written by Mark Pringle
Exceptional! Taste the char! I should have purchased a couple of these Total Wine Penelope Bourbon Toasted Series store picks. It is excellent; sweet, oaky, spicy, with a buttery toffee palate...and a...

Seven Things that Can Negatively Impact the Taste of Bourbon or Other Whiskeys

Written by Mark Pringle
Bourbon enthusiasts and those new to the bourbon-tasting experience want to enjoy their whiskeys to the fullest. With that in mind, it is essential to understand what things can adversely influence bo

Is Basil Hayden a Good Bourbon and Why is it So Popular?

Basil Hayden Bourbon is among the top 10 best-selling bourbons in the United States. Yes, you heard that right, Top 10! But is Basil Hayden Bourbon good? With its rich history, distinctive bottle desi

Barrell Bourbon Batch 32 Packs a Spicy but Uneventful Experience

A review of Barrell Bourbon Batch 32 written by Mark Pringle
Barrell Bourbon Batch 32 packs a zesty but ordinary experience. It has a very, very mild cinnamon spice on the nose. A brazen and almost unforgiving cinnamon spice on the palate with very mild ca...

Weller Antique 107 Review

A review of W.L. Weller Antique written by Mark Pringle
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Rye Whiskey and Rye Bourbon: Is there a Difference?

“Rye whiskey” and “rye bourbon” are terms that often confuse people who are new to the whiskey world. A common misperception is that the two terms are synonymous. While both ry

High N' Wicked Aeneas Coffey Review

A review of High N' Wicked Aeneas Coffey written by Mark Pringle
These days, I very rarely buy impromptu because I prefer to spend my money wisely. However, I purchased High N' Wicked No. 4 Aeneas Coffey Single Grain Irish Whiskey on a whim, and it's a winn...

What is the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and What are the Stops on the Trail?

The Kentucky Bourbons Trail, popularly known as the Bourbon Trail, is a collection of 18 distillers located in and around Louisville. The trial was launched in 1999 by the Kentucky Distiller Asso

What is the Difference Between Bourbon and Whiskey?

If you love brown liquor, you probably know the difference between Bourbon and whiskey. Both are brown liquor, and some people might even say they have the same taste. If you refer to Bourbon as w

Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey 2022 Review

A review of Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey written by Mark Pringle
I hesitated to buy Shenk's Homestead 2022 Release, Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey, because of the proof level. I struggle with most whiskeys under 100 proof. Because of this, Shenk's, being 91.2 p...

Chattanooga Whiskey Founder's 10th Anniversary Blend: First Pour Review

A review of Chattanooga Whiskey Founder's 10th Anniversary Blend written by Mark Pringle
[Updated] Chattanooga Whiskey Founder's 10th Anniversary Blend begins with a wonderfully creamy dark caramel aroma with strong aged oak notes. The creaminess of the aroma is a clear reflection of ...