The People's Bourbon Review

Blade and Bow Review: Is it a Good Whiskey?

A review of Blade and Bow Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
Nose The initial nose of Blade and Bow is mild ethanol with what seems to be a little bit of rye spice beneath the ethanol. After pouring the bourbon, you need to let the glass sit for a minute or ...

How to Train Your Palate to Review Bourbons and Write Tasting Notes

Written by Mark Pringle
When I began this journey into the bourbon and whiskey world, I marveled at how bourbon enthusiasts could pick out sophisticated notes in bourbon and other American whiskeys. In fact, I still marvel a

Four Gate Andalusia Key Bourbon Review

A review of Four Gate Andalusia Key Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
Four Gate Andalusia Key is a wonderfully decadent and sensual Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey that is finished in Oloroso Sherry and dark rum casks. I do not that the purchase of a $200 bottle light...

Stellum Rye Rigel Single Barrel Review

A review of Stellum Rigel Single Barrel Rye written by Mark Pringle
This is a quick, fresh crack review of Stellum Rye Rigel Single Barrel. Rigel is a selection distilled in Indiana (MGP) and chosen in the Summer and Autumn of 2021.  This 95% Rye and...

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...

Bright and Smooth WhistlePig 10-Year Small Batch Rye

A review of WhistlePig 10 Year Small Batch Rye written by Mark Pringle
WhistlePig 10-Year Small Batch Rye is my introduction to whiskeys produced by WhistelPig. It's my understanding that it's sourced from a stock of 10-year-old blending Whiskey distilled in Cana...

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

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

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...

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...

What Makes Blanton's Bourbon So Special? Is it Worth the Hype?

Blanton's has been around since the 1980s but has become truly popular in the last decade. If you are a whiskey enthusiast or even a fringe bourbon lover, then you know that Blanton's is one o

How to Evaluate Bourbon and Other Whiskeys

Bourbon tastings have become a popular activity among whiskey drinkers. In fact, you have seen enthusiasts analyze and evaluate whiskeys as if they are examining a fine work of art. These experts refe