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Whisky Review: Pig Nose Blended Scotch

We review Pig Nose Blended Scotch, a blend of Lowland, Highland, and Speyside Scotches that's aged in predominantly ex-bourbon, white oak casks, with some barrels being first fill.

OVERALL RATING

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Pig Nose Blended Scotch review

Tasting Notes

About:

5-year blended scotch; 45% abv or 90 proof; $21.99.
Appearance:
Summer straw
Nose:
Mellow and soft, bananas foster and a hint of salt brine.
Palate:


Finish:
Comments:
This is a very approachable blended scotch whisky. It has a lot of fun, albeit simple, components that work reasonably well enough together. Nothing about the whisky was overly complex and I could see this working well in a cocktail with a strong backbone. This company also manages Monkey Shoulder, which is an old standard for cocktails that need a blended scotch, but I’d offer this might be an even easier mixing Scotch if Monkey Shoulder is too robust for your palate.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Charles Steele

Charles Steele, a Portland-based attorney, is a native of the Pacific Northwest. His legal background provides him with an analytical approach to understanding whiskey and other aged spirits. Primarily a legal writer, freelancing for The Whiskey Wash offers Charles a unique opportunity to showcase his versatility as a writer. Although his preference lies with whiskey and whiskey-based cocktails, he has a profound appreciation for all unique and unconventional liquors, from Malört to Ojen - if it's peculiar, he's intrigued.

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