Peg Leg Porker Spirit of America Bottled In Bond Tennessee Bourbon
The Stats
- Distillery: Peg Leg Porker Spirits
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Type: Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Style: Bottled in Bond
- Proof: 100 Proof
- Age: 4 Years (Minimum Bottled in Bond)
- Mash Bill: Undisclosed
- Release: Limited Edition (2026)
- MSRP: $60
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Some bottles ask you to pay attention to the label before you ever pour a glass.
Peg Leg Porker Spirit of America Bottled in Bond certainly does. Between the patriotic packaging, the pig with a peg leg, and the connection to legendary pitmaster Cary Bringle, there’s plenty to talk about before the cork ever comes out.
Fortunately, the whiskey gives you something to talk about, too.
The Whiskey Behind the Bottle
Peg Leg Porker Spirits was founded by Nashville pitmaster Cary Bringle, whose barbecue restaurants have become a Tennessee staple. After losing his leg to bone cancer as a teenager, Bringle embraced the nickname “Peg Leg,” building a brand that celebrates good food, good whiskey, and not taking life too seriously.
Spirit of America Bottled in Bond continues that philosophy while putting an interesting twist on Tennessee whiskey.
Rather than relying solely on the traditional Lincoln County Process before barreling, Peg Leg Porker runs the mature whiskey through proprietary hickory charcoal after aging. The result is a whiskey that carries familiar Tennessee smoothness while adding a subtle layer of smoke that feels more like time spent around a smoker than sitting beside a campfire. It’s an approach that’s different without feeling gimmicky.
Tasting Notes
Aroma
The nose immediately heads in a different direction than most Bottled in Bond bourbons. Soft smoke mingles with caramel corn, roasted nuts, and warm caramel, creating an aroma that reminded us of opening a fresh bag of Cracker Jack at a summer baseball game. Underneath it all is a gentle sweetness that keeps the smoke from ever taking over. It’s inviting, nostalgic, and unique.
Taste
The palate is softer than the nose suggests. Candied pecans, caramel, and toasted sugar arrive first before giving way to gentle oak and a touch of smoke that quietly follows the whiskey rather than leading it. The texture is velvety and remarkably easy to drink, making the 100 proof feel even more approachable than expected.
Rather than chasing bold flavors, Peg Leg Porker focuses on balance and drinkability. The hickory influence never dominates. Instead, it adds just enough character to make the whiskey memorable.
Finish
The finish is smooth and medium-length, carrying lingering notes of toasted nuts, light smoke, and gentle oak. There’s just enough spice to remind you it’s still a Bottled in Bond whiskey, but the lasting impression is one of warmth rather than intensity. Like the rest of the pour, it leaves you wanting another sip rather than overwhelming your palate.
Artfully Bourbon Rating
7 / 10 - Good
Peg Leg Porker isn’t trying to reinvent Tennessee whiskey. Instead, it takes a familiar style and gives it a subtle twist that fits naturally with the brand behind it.
The hickory charcoal influence adds personality without becoming smoky for its own sake, while the overall profile stays approachable, smooth, and easy to enjoy.
It may not be the most complex whiskey, but it was certainly one of the most distinctive.
Buy or Skip:
Buy
If you enjoy Tennessee whiskey or spend as much time around a smoker as you do a whiskey shelf, Peg Leg Porker is worth seeking out. It’s approachable enough for casual drinkers while offering just enough of its own personality to stand apart from more traditional Bottled in Bond releases.
Those looking for deep oak, bold spice, or barrel-proof intensity may find it a little restrained. But if smooth, balanced pours are your style, this bottle has plenty to offer.
Continue Exploring
Peg Leg Porker Spirit of America Bottled in Bond was one of four special releases we tasted while celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Read our reviews to see how it compares:
Rittenhouse 10-Year 250th Anniversary →
Evan Williams America 250 Single Barrel →
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