Pig's Nose

Very basic but perfectly drinkable. Good deal for the price, but nothing to write home about. A nice sweetness, a bit syrupy, with just a touch of peat.

Mild, but really good. Great value!

Pane tostato, burro, biscotto

Pig's Nose I picked this up on a trip through VA as it is not available in NC (in fact, it seems none of Ian Maleod's offerings are available here). NOSE: Fruity & Malty. You pick from Peach Purée, Apple Sauce, or Apricot Preserves swirled into Warm Oatmeal or Cream of Wheat. With some time in the glass, nose gets a healthy helping of Buttercream Icing and Citrus Peel. Some "Barnyard" notes also creep in. Appropriate for a Whisky called Pig's Nose. There is maybe just a hint of the Peated whiskies that are used. This is youthful, but VERY nice. NEAT: Light. Thin. Oily. Oaky. Fruit notes from the nose are here, but lighter in character. A little Butterscotch as well? The Peat shows up on the disappointingly short finish and aftertaste. It does have that nice layering, building effect that I like with Peat, Ash, Leather, and Straw building on the tongue. SPLASH: Brings some of the Peated notes to the front of the Nose and Palate. Picks up a touch of bitterness as well. Splash is not necessary here. VERDICT: I really like this. For $26 it's a no brainer. This one is right up there with Cutty Sark Prohibition and Monkey Shoulder as best blends. Next trip through VA, I will definitely snag another bottle.