The People's Bourbon Review

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...

Copper Tongue

A review of Orphan Barrel Copper Tongue 16-Year-Old Cask Strength written by James Fraley
Orange spice... hot on the front end.  A lot of alcohol.  Drinks much hotter than the 89.8 proof.  Missing the oak/caramel notes....

Hemingway Rye Signature Edition Review

A review of Hemingway Rye Signature Edition written by Mark Pringle
I am digging finished ryes lately, and the release of Hemingway Rye Signature Edition (Not to be confused with Hemingway Rye 1st Edition) is another excellent non-distiller producer tasting experience...

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

George Dickel Single Barrel 15 Year is a Unique and Strange Pour

A review of George Dickel Single Barrel 15 Year Old written by Mark Pringle
I must admit that the first time I tried this George Dickel Single Barrel 15-year whiskey, I thought it was one of the most unique and strange pours of the year (unique is not always good). However, I...

Top 10 Most Popular Bourbon Brands

Written by Mark Pringle
What are the top 10 most popular bourbon brands? This article will explore the answer to the question. First, we need to establish how "popularity" is defined in this article. Popularity doe

High n' Wicked The Judge 14-Year Straight Bourbon Review

A review of High n' Wicked The Judge 14-Year Straight Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
A review of High N Wicked The Judge 14-Year Straight Bourbon finished in Hungarian Tokaji Barrels. Sometimes, an impromptu bourbon purchase can be a spectacular winner. That is the case with High N...

The Top 10 Terms Every New Bourbon Enthusiast Should Know

Bourbon is one of the United States’ finest contributions to the world of whiskeys. Legally, bourbon mash must have at least 51% corn and undergo aging in a new charred oak barrel. Regardless of

Blackened X Willett Straight Rye Finished in Madeira Casks Review

A review of Blackened X Willett Straight Rye Finished in Madeira Casks written by Mark Pringle
Blackened X Willett Straight Rye is a straight rye finished in Madeira Casks. This is an easy-going and sweet rye that is distilled and aged by Willet Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. It is bottled ...

What Does Bottled-in-Bond Mean as it Relates to Bourbon?

When shopping for spirits, it is difficult to know what is quality bourbon. One way to narrow the field is to look for the designation "Bottled-in-Bond" on the label. Unlike the typical w

Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch Tasting Notes

A review of E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch written by Mark Pringle
Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch has the privilege of being a child of the Buffalo Trace Distillery. It is a popular child, but is he deserving of the notoriety? Here are my tasting notes and review.&n...

The Science Behind Why it is Bad to Drink Bourbon With Ice or Chilled

Written by Mark Pringle
Is there a right or wrong way to enjoy a fantastic American whiskey? Many bourbon drinkers are adamant about chilling their whiskey by adding ice, using cold whiskey stones, or putting their bourbon i