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    Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl

    Scotland • 70cl • 40%
    Number of reviews:(486)
    Product details
    styleBlended Malt Whisky
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    Monkey Shoulder

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    distillery/brandMonkey Shoulder Whisky

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    Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

    Monkey Shoulder is a blended malt Scotch whisky from William Grant & Sons, crafted using single malts from Glenfiddich, Balvenie, and Kininvie—no grain whisky in sight. First launched in 2003 as a bartender-friendly alternative to traditional blends, it was aged in first-fill bourbon barrels and blended in small batches to create a smooth, versatile profile ideal for cocktails.

    With bold branding that broke away from Scotch’s stuffy image, it became a trailblazer in the early 2000s whisky renaissance. Since then, it’s expanded with variants like Smokey Monkey and Fresh Monkey, keeping the brand fresh and relevant.

    Designed for mixing, Monkey Shoulder enhances classic whisky cocktails (where it really excels) like an Old Fashioned or a Whisky Sour. If you're after a whisky that's fun, full of flavour, and has a bit of history behind it, then pick up a bottle of Monkey Shoulder. You won't be disappointed!

    Its quirky name nods to a repetitive strain injury once suffered by maltmen turning barley by hand.

    Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

    Nose

    An elegant, stylish nose of marmalade, Crema Catalana (apologies, but it really is there), cocoa and malt. Plenty of vanilla and a sprinkling of winter spice (nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon) alongside a mouth-watering hint of aniseed.

    Palate

    Very malty, creamy delivery with a suggestion of berry fruit. Juicy toasted barley, cloves and butterscotch. Manuka honey, hot-buttered-toast and dried apricot develop.

    Finish

    Medium length, spicy oak and a hint of peppermint on the tail.

    Overall

    This is whisky to be enjoyed. According to the Monkey Shoulder website: "Some say it tastes just like riding bareback on the wild moors of Scotland with a flame-haired maiden on Christmas morning. Others agree it tastes like 007 wearing a tuxedo wetsuit."

    Winner of 7 spirit awards

    Silver
    Silver
    Speyside Blended Malts - 2013
    The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)
    Gold
    Gold
    Scotch Whisky - Blended Malt - 2014
    International Wine & Spirit Competition
    Gold
    Gold
    Scotch Whisky - Blended Malt - 2017
    International Wine & Spirit Competition
    Silver
    Silver
    Scotch Whisky - Blended Malt - 2019
    International Wine & Spirit Competition
    Gold
    Gold
    Blended Malts - 2020
    International Spirits Challenge
    Gold
    Gold
    Speyside No Age Statement - 2014
    The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)
    Gold
    Gold
    Blended Malt: Premium - 2015
    The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)

    Allergy Information

    This product does not contain any notifiable allergens
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    Great value

    Just the right amount of spice with a lovely hint of buttered toast. Will definitely buy again.

    Kurt Aug 2, 2022

    Disappointed

    This was a disappointment. After many positive reviews I finally bought a small botlle. I expected a lot, but it didn't offer anything. Not smooth and definately not easy to drink. Strong alcohol with no caracter at all. Well..., at least it was cheap. (R)

    Riku Metelinen Jul 17, 2022

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    A very nice drink smooth as easy to drink by its self

    Master of Malt Customer Jul 8, 2022

    Excellent value for money

    Easy on the nose, gentle aromas of vanilla and peat. Extremely easy to drink, almost honeyed with an aftertaste of winter Berry, especially blackberries. Very mild and pleasant going down, an excellent price for such quality, highly recommended!

    Joe carey May 14, 2022

    Smooth

    Very enjoyable taste the ending is very nice

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