A big ol' bottle o' Monkey Shoulder blended malt Scotch whisky, along with a pouring cradle. Affectionately known as the Gorilla, this hefty bottle holds 4.5 litres of the brilliant blended malt, made from three Speyside malts. It goes fantastically in all manner of whisky-based cocktails, as well as being rather tasty enjoyed neat.
An elegant, stylish nose of marmalade, Crema Catalana, cocoa and malt. A sprinkling of winter spice (nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon) adds an extra dimension, alongside a mouth-watering hint of aniseed.
Very malty, creamy delivery which offers up a palate redolent of berry fruit, juicy toasted barley, cloves and butterscotch. A hint of manuka honey, hot-buttered-toast and dried apricot develop.
Medium length, with clove-studded oranges, creamy vanilla and peppermint on the tail.
I took a chance with this one and fell in love with it. I told all my friends about the goodness of Monkey Shoulder. You always have to keep a bottle or two on hands for when company pops in. When I mention to price to them, they simply can not believe it. I would love to have The Monkey Shoulder Gorilla to proudly display on my bar.
