I recall that The Glenlivet was a bit over $30/bottle and I'm pretty sure I've seen Glenfiddich at Sam's Club for almost exactly $40. By plebeian, I mean that I'm not buying JW Blue or any 20-30yo Scotch. I suppose "real" plebeian might be more like Old Smuggler, which, though cheap, actually isn't too bad (that was my Dad's brand of Scotch -- he was also a Pabst Blue Ribbon drinker).

Pig's Nose doesn't have a bite or a strong "peaty" taste -- it's quite smooth, which I like, although some might consider that as lacking character. It's difficult to find around here (I place an order, and the liquor store gives me a call when their distributor sends it); I placed an order this weekend, and recall that my first bottle took a couple weeks to arrive.