Pig's Nose 5 Year Old
Pig's Nose 5 Year Old is a Blended Scotch whisky made by Ian Macleod Distillers. ABV: 40%. Age: 5 Years. Our expert rating is 7.5/10.
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Nose
Toffee, grain, a gentle malty sweetness. Light and uncomplicated, with a touch of vanilla and a faint nuttiness. Clean rather than characterful.
Palate
Soft and sweet — the name's promise of smoothness is delivered. Grain whisky dominates, with toffee, vanilla and a gentle cereal warmth. A touch of malt adds some body mid-palate, but this is fundamentally a grain-led blend designed for easy drinking.
Finish
Short, clean, with toffee and grain sweetness fading quickly.
Expert Review
7.5/10Named for its smoothness — 'as soft as a pig's nose' — a cheerful budget blend that delivers on its modest promise.
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