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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...

What Beginning Bourbon Drinkers Need to Know (Learn From My Experience)

Written by Mark Pringle
If you are new to this bourbon game, no doubt you find it an exhilarating hobby. However, you may have also realized that it can be a money pit. To help alleviate some of the pain newbies can experien

How to Host a Bourbon Tasting Event for Friends

Written by Mark Pringle
Bourbon is to be enjoyed with friends. When you combine friendship with a bourbon tasting, you create a memorable experience. However, what is the best way to host a bourbon-tasting event? What does a

Joe Got a Gun Tennessee Whiskey Single Barrel Review

A review of Joe Got a Gun Tennessee Whiskey Single Barrel written by Mark Pringle
Joe Got a Gun Tennessee Whiskey Single Barrel Review. What a cool name for this single-barrel whiskey.  Nose The nose is creamy, rich, and buttery. This appealing aroma is evident as so...

Barrell Bourbon New Year 2024 Review (First Pour)

A review of Barrell Bourbon New Year 2024 written by Mark Pringle
Barrell Bourbon New Year 2024 is the latest edition of Barrell Craft Spirits limited yearly bourbon release. This remarkable bourbon is a blend of eight bourbons with twelve different ages. The result...

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C921 is a Wonderfully Hot and Flavorful Experience

A review of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch C921 written by Mark Pringle
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C921 makes up for the disappointment that was B521. I knew the minute I opened this 12-year-old beauty that it was a different bourbon than the previous release.  ...

Characteristics of a Bourbon Enthusiast. Who are these Lovers of Bourbon?

Bourbon, America’s native whiskey, has enjoyed a surge in popularity over the last few decades. Primarily a product of Kentucky, bourbon has become so popular that there are even undergraduate a

A Brief History of Bourbon

The United States produces a wide range of liquors. However, one of the best-known is bourbon, which is a product unique to the United States. By definition, bourbon is supposed to be made out of corn

Old Forester Bourbon 86 Proof Review

A review of Old Forester 86 Kentucky Straight Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
Old Forester Kentucky Kentucky Street Bourbon 86 Proof opens up with a very light caramel aroma. After the caramel aroma comes another mild note, oak. You can also sense a little bit of ethanol, ...

Ways To Make Your Whiskey Taste Better

There are several ways to enhance the flavor of your whiskey. First, consider using a whiskey glass with a tulip shape to concentrate the aroma. Allow the whiskey to breathe for a few minutes afte

Pursuit United Blended Straight Rye Finished with Sherry French Reserve Oak

A review of Pursuit United Blended Straight Rye (Sherry French Reserve Oak Finish) written by Mark Pringle
Pursuit United Blended Straight Rye Finished with Sherry French Reserve Oak is a whiskey with a beautiful and complex nosing experience featuring a blend of three mash bills from two different states....

A Pleasant Tasting of Booker's 2021-04 "Noe Stranger's Batch"

A review of Booker's 2021-04 "Noe Stranger's Batch" written by Mark Pringle
Booker's 2021-04 "Noe Stranger's Batch" second tasting (first pour). There's an excellent butter toffee caramel char on the nose and almost a slight fruitiness as well. The fruit...