Pig's Nose Blended Scotch (70cl, 40%)

Pig's Nose is a blended Scotch whisky that combines Scottish malt and grain whiskies, bottled at 40% in a 70cl bottle. It first appeared in 1977 in Oldbury-on-Severn in England as a companion to the Sheep Dip brand, and it now belongs to Ian Macleod Distillers. The components mostly matured in ex-bourbon casks, with a significant share in first-fill casks. The name comes from the long-used comparison that the whisky is as soft as a pig's nose. The nose offers creamy malt, orange peel and toffee, with citrus and black pepper behind. The palate is soft, creamy and sweet, with a slightly salty, coastal hint. The finish is lasting, with salted butter, caramel and a trace of smoke.