Peg Leg Porker 8 Year Tennessee Straight Bourbon

Before continuing, read my last review of the standard Peg Leg Porker Bourbon. It highlights everything unique about the Peg Leg Porker brand. This one is about 2-4 years older than the base whiskey. Flavors are very similar to the last whisky, but you can definitely tell that the age has made it more well-rounded and balanced. It means that the underlying bourbon quality is better than the base with the same BBQ flavors as the other bourbon. I think this does drink better and can get a lot more people onboard with this style of whiskey, but I must say I do prefer the original. This is still really good, but I like Peg Leg for that shot of uniqueness and BBQ flavor and I think the base whiskey has more of it. While the flavor of this one is more refined, I think it's starting to loose some of that "good ol southern BBQ" punch in the face that I loved about the other one. It still has a lot of it, don't get me wrong. But not only that, but for 10-15$ less, I'd personally always reach for the original on the shelf.

Sweet note of vanilla on the nose. Quick spice on first sip with nice linger afterwards. Caramel and oak on final linger. Add ice and it increases the oak.

Like it’s older brother, smooth, rich and will make you crave some barbecue ribs or a pulled pork sandwich.

Traditional bourbon profile here, nothing objectionable, nothing to blow you away

Light on the tongue, little heat in the throat, notes of cherry and spice

A good flavorful balance between the base PLP and the PLP 12yr.