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Very Strong Black Pepper and Anticipating a Store Pick

A review of Rebel Cask Strength Single Barrel (Special Limited Edition) written by Mark Pringle
I'm not sure if my review reflects my anticipation of this Rebel Cask Strength Single Barrel or not, but I tasted a distillery sample a few months before this was released. Frankly, it was on...

Penelope Bourbon Architect Series First Pour Review

A review of Penelope Bourbon Architect Series written by Mark Pringle
This review of the complex tasting experience of the Penelope Bourbon Architect Series is based on the first few pours after opening a new bottle. Keep in mind that this bourbon gets better the l...

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 ...

What is Distillation and How is Liquor Made?

Distillation is a process that entails the changeover of a liquid into vapor which is later processing it back to liquid form. Most industries are bound to use this process on a much larger scale to p

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

Ranking Old Forester Whiskeys. Which is the Best?

Written by Mark Pringle
I am almost reluctant to provide a ranking of Old Forester whiskeys for fear of drawing too much attention to this fabulous line of bourbons. Old Forester produces such rich and high-quality whiskeys

Art of Alchemy Blended Straight Whiskeys Blend No.2 (First Pour)

A review of Art of Alchemy Straight Whiskies Blend No. 2 written by Mark Pringle
Nose The nose of Art of Alchemy Blended Straight Whiskeys Small Batch Blend No.2 has a dusty, brown sugar and mint aroma that is somewhat mild. There's a floral mint nature to the aroma tha...

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

Lost Lantern Gentle Giant Balcones Distilling Texas Single Malt Review

A review of Lost Lantern "Gentle Giant" Balcones Distilling Texas Single Malt written by Mark Pringle
Lost Lantern Gentle Giant Balcones Distilling Texas Single Malt is a marriage of five and a half casks that create a wonderfully savory and bold whiskey-tasting experience. This is a good American sin...

Old Forester Single Barrel 90 Proof Quick Review

A review of Old Forester Single Barrel 90 Proof written by Mark Pringle
I am an Old Forester guy through and through because their taste profile works well with my palate. So, when the Old Forester Single Barrel 90 Proof hit my area of Georgia, I was extremely excited. Th...

What Makes Bourbon Unique and What are the Different Types of Bourbon?

Generally speaking, bourbon is a type of whiskey that can only be made in America, its territories, and the District of Columbia. It dates back to 1700 and 1800 when Irish, European, and some Scot

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...