Described in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2006 as ‘A big, sweet, chunky, gawky, grainlashed but hugely enjoyable blend.’ Pigs Nose is an exceptionally fine five year old blended whisky, created by Richard Patterson, Scotland’s only third generation master blender as a companion for Sheep Dip – for week days but not for the Christmas Cake. [...]
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Colour – Amber with sparkling copper shades. Nose – Without water: Opulent, mature. Sherry influence. An intricate array of fruit and wood. Christmas cake-like. Sultanas. Maraschino cherry. Thick-cut marmalade. Oak panels in an old church. A cedary touch. Balsamic spices. Cubebe pepper. A hint of eucalyptus. Tropical hardwood. Oak soon gives way to malty notes. [...] Colour: Deep amber. Tasting notes, undiluted: Nose: Sweet, sherry with herbal notes – cut grass and bracken. Some rich fruit cake notes – Christmas pudding with a hint of brandy. Palate: Spicy with hints of menthol and eucalyptus. Some sherry sweetness with a charred oak edge. With water: Nose: Sherry with strong fruit notes apple [...] |
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