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    Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl

    Scotland • 70cl • 40%
    Number of reviews:(486)
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    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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    In the evening pour MS, open La Rochefoucauld Maxies and enjoy great thoughts with a fine whiskey with salted chocolate. Triple pleasure.

    Master of Malt Customer Apr 12, 2023

    From the first sip I was hooked... I'm 72 and been drinking whiskey same as my gran , my mum ....this is pure gold...

    Sierra de Madrid....Sitting in front of an open fire, after a night out with the girls... listening to a newfound jazz singer (Samara Joy) and enjoying my Monkey Shoulder ...pure bliss!! Then I read the shoe lady's escapade..... can't stop laughing.....what a perfect evening...thank you MS.... I'll be back

    Barbara Mar 30, 2023

    A very nice blended whisky

    A wonderful blended whisky, either neat or with a mixer. So nice to drink, it is now my go to choice. A great value whisky when on special.

    Master of Malt Customer Mar 5, 2023

    Wonderful

    Well I’m a single malts man ,of over 25 years of single malts pleasure… but this is the best blended malt I’ve ever had , may i thank the blenders …. Wonderful!

    English man Nov 26, 2022

    Easy to drink

    New to whisky so struggled to get much on the nose but very pleasant nonetheless, an easy dram and ideal for new starters venturing into whisky.

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