Pig's Nose Blended Scotch Whisky 750ml

Pig's Nose is one of the most charmingly named blended scotches in the entire category, originally created in 1977 by legendary Master Blender Richard Paterson (known throughout the industry simply as "The Nose," Scotland's only third generation Master Blender) as a partner expression to the Sheep Dip blended malt. The whimsical name comes from an old Scottish saying that describes the whisky as "as soft and smooth as a pig's nose." Now produced by The Spencerfield Spirit Company at Spencerfield Farmhouse in Inverkeithing, Fife, overlooking the Firth of Forth, and owned since 2016 by Ian Macleod Distillers. Pig's Nose is built around a high malt content blend, featuring premium aged single malts from Speyside (providing the soft, supple, fruit forward backbone the whisky is named for), a Highland malt for body, Lowland and Islay malts for balance and a gentle wisp of smoke, all married together with Invergordon grain whisky, widely considered one of the highest quality and lightest grain whiskies in Scotland. All component whiskies are matured for at least 5 years predominantly in first fill American oak ex bourbon barrels, contributing the creamy vanilla, butterscotch, and toffee sweetness that defines the blend. Bottled at 40% ABV, this is an exceptional value proposition in the world of approachable blended scotch, decorated with a silver medal at the International Wine and Spirit Competition and recommended by industry critics as a strong daily pour for both whisky newcomers and seasoned drinkers seeking an easy sipping blend.

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Tasting Notes

Color: Bright golden amber with rich honey highlights.

Nose: Sweet and malty, with butterscotch, soft wood, pear, apple, gentle pine freshness, creamy porridge, roasted almond, and a faint maritime briny edge from the Islay component.

Palate: Soft and rounded, true to its name, with malt biscuit, vanilla, light spice, big malty cereal flavors, oily nuts, light berries, hints of salty sea breeze, butter, caramel, orange peel, black pepper, and a delicate wisp of peat smoke.

Finish: Dry, sweet, and clean, with soft dried dark fruit, lingering vanilla and grain, and an oh so subtle smokiness.

FAQ

Who is Richard Paterson? Richard Paterson is widely known throughout the Scotch whisky industry as "The Nose," and he is Scotland's only third generation Master Blender. He has been with Whyte and Mackay for the majority of his career and is credited as the original blender behind Pig's Nose (1977) as well as Sheep Dip, the Dalmore single malt range, and countless other blends. His name on a label remains one of the most respected credentials in blended scotch.

Where does the name come from? Pig's Nose takes its name from an old Scottish saying that describes the whisky as "as soft and smooth as a pig's nose." The expression captures the blend's character: gentle, approachable, and easy drinking, designed as a softer, sweeter alternative to the entry level blends available in 1977. The packaging has carried the same playful pig illustration since the brand was refreshed for craft positioning in 2017.

What's in the blend? Pig's Nose is built around Invergordon grain whisky as the base, with a notably high malt content compared to typical value blends. The malt component includes single malts from three Scotch regions: Speyside (providing the soft fruit forward backbone), Lowland (for balance), and Islay (for a small but noticeable smoky maritime accent). All components are matured at least 5 years, predominantly in first fill American oak ex bourbon barrels.

How should I drink it? At 40% ABV and its naturally soft character, Pig's Nose drinks easily neat, on the rocks, or with a splash of water. It also makes an excellent base for classic whisky cocktails like a Whisky Sour, Blood and Sand, or a simple highball. Its value pricing makes it a strong everyday cocktail scotch as well as a friendly introductory blend for new whisky drinkers.

Where can I buy Pig's Nose Blended Scotch online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.