The People's Bourbon Review

Is Eagle Rare 10 Year Bourbon Worth the Hype?

Written by Mark Pringle
Buffalo Trace's Eagle Rare 10-Year Bourbon is one of the most sought-after bourbons in the whiskey world. I was curious how often people search for Eagle Rare, so I pulled up some Google analytics

Angle's Envy Rye. Is it worth the 90 bucks?

A review of Angel's Envy Rye Finished in Rum Barrels written by Todd Bailey
The Angel's Envy Rye Finished in Rum Barrels is an excellent choice if you like the sweeter side of life. If you don't like sweet, this probably isn't for you, and if you don't like ry...

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

Quick Notes on Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 9 Year Bourbon

A review of Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 9 Year Bourbon (Spring 2020) written by Mark Pringle
The Nose Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 9 Year Bourbon starts its adventure with a creamy, sweet, and spicy decadent nose. There is a cascade of burnt caramel or crème brûl&ea...

What is Craft Distilling?

There has been a lot of controversy concerning the definition of the term craft distilling. But in simple terms, it means a small establishment that makes different spirits or alcohol in relative

Barrell Rye Private Release 1M20 Finished in a Madeira Barrel Review

A review of Barrell Rye Private Release 1M20 (Madeira Barrel) written by Mark Pringle
As soon as I heard about the release of Barrell Rye Private Release 1M20 Finished in a Madeira Barrel, I went directly to the Barrel Craft Spirits Barcart to purchase a bottle. You have to understand ...

Mammoth Distilling Borrowed Time 12-Year Single Barrel Rye Review

A review of Mammoth Distilling Borrowed Time 12-Year Single Barrel Rye written by Mark Pringle
Mammoth Distilling Borrowed Time 12-Year Single Barrel Rye provides a delectable and sultry tasting experience. While the nose is somewhat mild, the velvety sweet-heat palate of this single barrel sto...

Booker's 2021-04 "Noe Stranger's Batch" Review and First Pour

A review of Booker's 2021-04 "Noe Stranger's Batch" written by Mark Pringle
Booker's 2021-04 "Noe Stranger's Batch" is my first introduction to Booker's line of bourbons. I know that I am late to the party, but Booker's pricepoint and grandiloquent (...

What is a Cask Strength or Barrel Proof Bourbon?

Cask strength or barrel-proof bourbon is a bourbon that has not undergone dilution after the end of its aging process. Therefore, cask strength bourbon is unblemished cask-to-bottle whiskey that t

Barrell Vantage Review: A Sultry First Pour

A review of Barrell Vantage written by Mark Pringle
Barrell Vantage is a sultry bourbon that, as you get deeper into the tasting experience, starts to even out and becomes more and more enjoyable. So, don’t base your thoughts on the first pour. T...

Larceny Barrel Proof B521 Review

A review of Larceny Barrel Proof B521 written by Mark Pringle
Larceny Barrel Proof B521 is an exceptional wheated whiskey and is one of the best pours of 2021. Heaven Hill rarely disappoints these days with this bold whiskey. Let’s review Batch B521. ...

Are "Neck Pours" a Thing? Whiskey Perception or Reality?

Written by Mark Pringle
You may hear the phrase "neck pour" among whiskey enthusiasts. The phrase refers to the first one or two pours of a bottle of whiskey: typically coming from the bottle's neck. Som