The People's Bourbon Review

What is a Cask Strength or Barrel Proof Bourbon?

Cask strength or barrel-proof bourbon is a bourbon that has not undergone dilution after the end of its aging process. Therefore, cask strength bourbon is unblemished cask-to-bottle whiskey that t

George Remus Bourbon Quick Review and Tasting Notes

A review of George Remus Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
George Remus Bourbon was not a bourbon that was on my radar to review. However, I had to purchase it to get Remus Repeal Reserve V, which was excellent. So, this has been sitting in my cabinet for mon...

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

Chattanooga Whiskey Tawny Port Cask Finish Review

A review of Chattanooga Whiskey Tawny Port Cask Finish written by Mark Pringle
Chattanooga Whiskey Tawney Port Cask Finish is a wonderfully complex bourbon with similar notes throughout the tasting experience. However, there is one problem... ...

Palmer's Stretch Rye Whiskey Review

A review of Palmer's Stretch Rye Whiskey written by Mark Pringle
The Nose The nose of Palmer's Stretch Rye Whiskey starts with a delightful buttery brown sugar (toffee) aroma. Any ethanol you smell is almost imperceptible. After those initial notes, pepper a...

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

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

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

One of the Most Dependable Bourbons I Have Ever Tasted

A review of Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon Barrel Proof written by Dimitris Liakos
Living in a country where it is a bit difficult to get good value for my favorite liquor, the first time I tasted Wild Turkey Rare Breed, my heart was stolen in a moment. Amazing aromas and ta...

Union Horse Rolling Standard Midwestern Four-Grain Whiskey Review (First Pour)

A review of Union Horse Rolling Standard Midwestern Four Grain Whiskey written by Mark Pringle
Nose The first thing I sense on the nose of Union Horse Distilling Co. Rolling Standard Midwestern Four-Grain Whiskey is an initial burst of caramel and then mint, with a mild cinnamon aroma an...

Bulleit Bourbon Single Barrel, What a Pleasant Surprise!

A review of Bulleit Bourbon Single Barrel written by Mark Pringle
Well, this Bulleit Bourbon Single Barrel at 104 proof was a delightful surprise. Cinnamon spice dominates the palate and the nose, with a mild sweetness underneath. This is a nice spicy neat...

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 ...