The People's Bourbon Review

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

Broken Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon's Weird Profile Grows on You

A review of Broken Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
Musty oak. That is the first thing I sense on the nose of Broken Barrel Limited Edition Cask Strength Bourbon, Batch 007. After a few seconds of sitting in the glass, a little bit of caramel intertwin...

What is Blended Whiskey (Bourbon)? A Quick Reference Guide

Written by Mark Pringle
A blended whiskey or bourbon is an artfully crafted result of mixing different types of whiskeys. Often, crafters experienced in the art of blending will mix different aged and/or different quality wh

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

The Best Benchmark Bourbons Ranked

Which Benchmark bourbon is the best? Before answering that question, let's get a little more information about the Benchmark brand. Benchmark is the popular Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiske

A Delectably Sweet, Thick, and Spicy Maple Experience

A review of Angel's Envy Rye Finished in Rum Barrels written by Mark Pringle
Sweet, thick, spicy, maple flavor. While I was very hesitant to spend a premium price on something I have never tasted, the reviews and personal recommendations caused me to pull the trigger; and boy ...

Bespoken Spirits Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review

A review of Bespoken Spirits Straight Bourbon Whiskey written by Mark Pringle
Bespoken Spirits Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a complex and unique tasting experience. There are many layers and notes on both the nose and palate of this bourbon. But in the end, does it tas...

Du Nord Mixed Blood Whiskey Review

A review of Du Nord Mixed Blood Whiskey written by Mark Pringle
Du Nord Mixed Blood Whiskey comes from a Minnesota Distillery that is self-described on its label as the first legal black-owned distillery. This whiskey was a little tricky to review because little i...

Frey Ranch Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Review (First pour)

A review of Frey Ranch Single Barrel Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
This first pour of Frey Ranch Single Barrel Straight Bourbon is splendid. I can't wait to see how this opens up in a few weeks. Anyway, here are some quick tasting notes. Nose The nose i...

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...

Stellum Black Bourbon Hunter's Moon Review

A review of Stellum Black Bourbon Hunter's Moon written by Mark Pringle
I could tell that as soon as I opened this bottle of Stellum Black Bourbon Hunter's Moon, it would most likely be something I really liked. Full disclosure, I gravitate toward bourbons that are a ...

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