The People's Bourbon Review

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...

Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Batch Proof 118.4 Review

A review of Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Batch Proof Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Batch Proof 118.4 is bourbon that is bold, densely rich, flavor-packed, and hot! It provides one of the more aggressive tasting experiences I've ...

Union Horse Distilling Co. Reserve Straight Bourbon Review (First Pour)

A review of Union Horse Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey written by Mark Pringle
I get excited when I review bourbons of family-owned craft distilleries producing their own distillate. That was the case with Union Horse Distilling Co.'s Reserve Straight Bourbon. Union Horse...

What are Wheated Bourbon and Wheat Whisky?

All whiskeys are made from a combination of grains which is known as a mash bill. What makes them different is the ratio of the different grains that go into the manufacturing and distilling of the fi

Buzzard’s Roost Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon Review

A review of Buzzard's Roost Barrel Strength Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
A review of Buzzard’s Roost Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This 114.4 proof blend of 4 to 6-year-old MGP whiskeys is an aggressive bourbon. The sample was provided cour...

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

Does Bourbon Have to be Made in Kentucky to be Called Bourbon?

Some may claim that "Kentucky Bourbon is the one and only Bourbon" and that one cannot truly create Bourbon outside of Kentucky because of Kentucky's unique mixture of barrels and t

How to Drink Bourbon, America's Most Popular Spirit

Bourbon has become very popular, so popular that the United States Senate had September declared as a national heritage month for the drink. How you drink it is a simple matter of preference,

An Honest Review of Knob Creek 12 Year Bourbon

A review of Knob Creek 12 Year written by Mark Pringle
Knob Creek 12 Year Bourbon seems to be a nutty and mildly sweet bourbon with a nice peppery finish. While it is a decent bourbon, it is not great, nor particularly memorable. If you can find the 9 to ...

George Dickel Single Barrel 15 Year is a Unique and Strange Pour

A review of George Dickel Single Barrel 15 Year Old written by Mark Pringle
I must admit that the first time I tried this George Dickel Single Barrel 15-year whiskey, I thought it was one of the most unique and strange pours of the year (unique is not always good). However, I...

Five Things All Bourbon Enthusiasts Should Do to Stay Healthy

Written by Mark Pringle
Are you an avid bourbon enthusiast who frequently drinks? If so, there are a few things you should routinely do to stay healthy while enjoying your bourbon lifestyle. I love to drink moderatel

Frank August Small Batch Bourbon (First Pour)

A review of Frank August Small Batch Bourbon written by Mark Pringle
Frank August Small Batch Bourbon has been a mystery. There wasn't much information online about this bourbon, the distillate source, or the company. I saw it online at Seelbach's, but it sold ...