Bourbon Reviews: Peg Leg Porker Tennessee Bourbon, 15 Year Bourbon

Once more, citrus is at the forefront, though with an accent of spice. It had a lighter body, but there was a moment of caramel in the middle. With the addition of a touch of water, discovered more of the sweeter elements. Final Thoughts: This was a solid sipper, though was hoping for a bit more depth to the experience. Perhaps a bit more richness or higher proof. That said, I’m pretty sure it would pair well with some Tennessee style BBQ. Score: 3/5 Tasting Notes: Peg Leg Porker 15 Year Tennessee Bourbon Vital Stats: 90 proof, 45% ABV. Aged 15 years. ~ $400 per 750ml bottle. Appearance: Against the light, I saw tones of a burnt orange. However, there was also a brightness to it. I suppose it’s one of those in betweens. Overall, this looked a bit light for a 15 year. Nose: Very bright with notes of citrus. And yet there’s a bit of robust quality, especially among the sweeter elements. Palate: This was pretty simple. Certainly lighter bodied, but with a healthy amount of citrus throughout. Upon the second taste, there was a touch of pepper as well as a definite richness to the whiskey. Final Thoughts: The extra aging on this one gave a markedly different tasting experience. It had more going on and had a pronounced sense of balance. I was curious as to what the hickory charcoal filtering process might lend to the flavor profile and in this one, was able to pick up some smoke from the whiskey. However, for the price point, I’d ideally have a pour at the bar first and then consider buying the bottle. Score: 3.5/5