The People's Bourbon Review

Blue Run Spirits Whiskey Director, Shaylyn Gammon, Reflections On Her One-Year Anniversary

Shaylyn Gammon joined Blue Run Spirits as Whiskey Director on February 10, 2022. She came to the pandemic start-up whiskey company from Campari Group, where she led innovation projects on brands such

Creamy Sweetness and Oak Dominate Pinhook Bourbon Heist

A review of Pinhook Bourbon Heist written by Mark Pringle
The first thing you notice on the nose of Pinhook Bourbon Heist is a very mild oak. After that, you get a little bit of vanilla and orange mixed in it. Virtually no ethanol. Gentle oak returns at the ...

J.W. Kelly Old Milford Single Barrel Select Bourbon Review

A review of J.W. Kelly Old Milford Single Barrel Select Bourbon Whiskey written by Mark Pringle
J.W. Kelly and Co. Old Milford Single Barrel Select Double Oaked Bourbon is a surprisingly delightful tasting experience that deserves to be on your radar, especially at the $49.99 price point. The bo...

Redwood Empire Whiskey Pipe Dream Cask Strength Bourbon Review

A review of Redwood Empire Whiskey Pipe Dream Bourbon Cask Strength written by Mark Pringle
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Quick Review of Ezra Brooks Cask Strength Single Barrel Bourbon

A review of Ezra Brooks Cask Strength Single Barrel Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
Nose Fascinating, this is an Ezra Brooks Cask Strength Single Barrel Bourbon, but when I opened the bottle, there was little to nothing on the nose. Virtually no aroma. Even after letting it si...

Basil Hayden Toast: Good For Those New to the Bourbon Experience

A review of Basil Hayden Toast Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
Basil Haden Toast Bourbon review. The nose is a very mild toasted char with traditional caramel and vanilla bourbon notes that are mild as well. There is a very mild ethanol smell even at only 80 proo...

The Best Rye Whiskeys by Price and Value Right Now!

Written by Mark Pringle
What are the best rye whiskeys to drink in 2022? Well, that depends on how much you want to spend. So, I have compiled a list of some of the best rye whiskeys by price and value. What is the best rye

Battle of the Oak-Centric Bourbons: Barrel Vantage vs. 2XO The Phoenix Blend

Written by Mark Pringle
In the months prior to this writing, I was exposed to two very good oak-dominant bourbons: Barrell Vantage and 2XO - The Phoenix Blend. After letting the most recent purchase of 2XO open up a bit, I

Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style is a Top 5 Bourbon Under $60

A review of Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style written by Mark Pringle
I'm disappointed in myself for waiting so long to review Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style bourbon. It has long been one of my favorites and one of the top five bourbons under $60. Here's my...

The Best Words to Use When Describing Bourbon

Written by Mark Pringle
Bourbon enthusiasts are always looking for the right word to describe the nose (aroma), palate (taste), or finish (sensation after you have swallowed) of bourbon or other whiskeys. If you are not in t

Old Soul Tintype Series 1 Straight Bourbon Review

A review of Old Soul Tintype Series 1 Straight Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
Old Soul Tintype Series #1 is a rich, aggressive, and flavor-packed bourbon. I stumbled upon this at a new liquor store in my area. The store owner tried to push it on me. I was somewhat intrigued by ...

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