Born out of a passion for blending tradition with creativity, Monkey Shoulder began as a tribute to the malt men of Speyside, those who turned barley by hand and occasionally developed a shoulder strain nicknamed “monkey shoulder.” What started as a bartender’s secret weapon quickly became a modern classic, offering a smooth, malt-forward whisky made for mixing, sipping, and surprising the senses.

Monkey Shoulder Sample
Brand: Monkey Shoulder | Category: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 40% | Origin: Speyside, Scotland | Vol: 3cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Like stepping into a bakery at dawn, warm malt, honeyed oats, zesty orange, and soft vanilla glide from the glass.
Palate: Incredibly smooth and creamy, think toffee apples, spiced oak, cinnamon, and just a hint of dried apricot. It dances on the tongue without ever overwhelming.
Finish: Light and clean, a soft, malty sweetness lingers, with gentle spice and citrus peel gently fading away.

Production Details:
Monkey Shoulder is a blend of three Speyside single malts, traditionally Glenfiddich, Balvenie, and Kininvie, all matured in ex bourbon casks. It’s crafted in small batches, with each malt selected for its richness and mixability. No grain whisky, no shortcuts, just 100% malt, blended for balance and character.

Perfect For:
Social evenings, experimental cocktails, or whisky rookies dipping their toes into Scotch. Whether stirred into an Old Fashioned or poured neat over good conversation, it fits every kind of moment.

Expert Notes:
Loved by bartenders worldwide for its versatility, Monkey Shoulder has become a staple in both cocktail bars and home collections. It consistently earns praise for being approachable yet layered, ideal for those who want something friendly but never boring.

Customer Reviews:
🗣️ “Smooth enough for my dad, fun enough for my friends, I bring this to every party.”
🗣️ “I wasn’t into whisky until I tried Monkey Shoulder. Now it’s my go-to.”
🗣️ “Perfect for whisky sours or just straight. It’s never let me down.”

Interesting Fact:
The name “Monkey Shoulder” is a cheeky nod to a real injury distillery workers used to get from long hours of manually turning barley during malting, a proud badge of whisky heritage.

Serving Suggestions:
Great neat, but also brilliant in cocktails like a Rob Roy, Penicillin, or even a whisky-spiked iced tea. Want the fruit to shine? Add a cube of ice or a splash of soda to brighten the orange and vanilla notes.

Distillery Background:
Produced by William Grant & Sons, Monkey Shoulder reflects the blending expertise behind legendary Speyside distilleries like Glenfiddich and Balvenie. It was created to challenge whisky norms, approachable, high-quality, and unpretentious, making Scotch exciting again for a new generation of drinkers.