Peg Leg Porker Full Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Born from the fire of the pit and the soul of Tennessee barbecue, Peg Leg Porker Full Proof Straight Bourbon (119.7 proof) is unapologetically bold. Pitmaster Carey Bringle’s approach to whiskey mirrors his barbecue craft—patience, smoke, and Southern honesty. This cask-strength expression blends 4- to 6-year-old barrels of Tennessee bourbon, then undergoes Peg Leg’s proprietary hickory charcoal filtration rather than the traditional maple, creating a deeper, savory smokiness that stands apart. The nose erupts with toasted oak, burnt sugar, and hickory smoke. The palate rolls thick with caramel corn, charred vanilla bean, candied pecans, and peppered spice. A surge of warmth arrives mid-sip, then eases into buttery toffee and dry oak. The finish? Endless—smoke, honey, and spice swirl in harmony like the last bite of perfect brisket. This is Tennessee in a glass: soulful, smoky, and made to sip slow.

Nose: Burnt sugar, hickory smoke, charred oak, vanilla cream.

Palate: Caramel corn, candied pecan, black pepper, toffee sweetness, hint of barbecue spice.

Finish: Long, smoky, and warming with oak char, brown sugar, and gentle heat.

Perfect with smoked brisket or barbecue ribs—its hickory notes echo the pit. Fried chicken with honey drizzle brings out the bourbon’s sweet-spice balance. For dessert, pecan pie or crème brûlée heightens the caramelized depth. Sharp cheddar or smoked Gouda make fine sipping companions.