The People's Bourbon Review

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

Southern Collective Prime Pickins 6-Year Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Review

A review of Southern Collective 6-Year Single Barrel Straight Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
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Henry McKenna 10 Year Review. Mild Notes Throughout.

A review of Henry McKenna 10 Year-Old Single Barrel Bottled in Bond written by Mark Pringle
Henry McKenna (10 year) Bottled in Bond Single Barrel has a little fruity spice in the nose but everything is mild. Mild ethanol. Mild spice. Many of the notes are imperceptible. However, I sense ligh...

The Uses of Distillation Other Than in the Creation of Spirits

Distillation is a rustic cycle that involves the selective boiling and succeeding condensation of an element in any liquid mixture. You can employ the said process to either upswing the content of a s

Pursuit United Straight Rye Whiskey Review

A review of Pursuit United Blended Straight Rye written by Mark Pringle
Pursuit United Straight Rye Whiskey is a fascinating blend of three straight rye whiskeys sourced from Bardstown Bourbon Company and Sagamore Spirits. Coming in at 108 proof, this is an earthy and min...

Old Forester Rye 100 Proof Review

A review of Old Forester Rye written by Mark Pringle
It is almost embarrassing that Old Forester produces a rye at this price point that is better than most of the ryes at the double this retail price. Frankly, I do not think you will find a rye under $...

Pinhook Bourbon War 7 Year True Single Barrel Vertical Series

A review of Pinhook Bourbon War 7 Year True Single Barrel Vertical Series written by Mark Pringle
The Pinhook Bourbon War 7-Year True Single Barrel Vertical Series has been a pleasure to follow thus far. The Vertical Series follows a group of MGP bourbon barrels aged four to twelve years...

Thirteenth Colony Double Oaked Bourbon Review

A review of Thirteenth Colony Double Oaked Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
This purchase of Thirteenth Colony Double Oaked Bourbon was my first purchase in over a month, and it was impromptu. I promised myself I would not make any more impromptu purchases, but then I sa...

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

Shortbarrel Small Batch Rye Versus WhistlePig 10 Year Straight Rye

Written by Mark Pringle
I'm from the Atlanta, Georgia, area, and I always appreciate it when a local company produces whiskeys. Since Shortbarrel is an Atlanta company that became a brand in July 2020, I was excited to t

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

Laws Whiskey House San Luis Valley Rye Cask Strength Review (First Pour)

A review of Laws San Luis Valley Straight Rye Whiskey (Cask) written by Mark Pringle
Frankly, this review of Laws Whiskey House San Luis Valley Rye Cask Strength is all over the place because I am having a hard time determining if the uniqueness of this rye whiskey is good or bad...