Monkey Shoulder - Whisky Review

Time for another dram!

A popular Blended Malt Scotch Whisky designed for mixing

A bit about

Product of William Grant & Sons, Monkey Shoulder is no-age-statement, chill-filtered and has 40% ABV.

Since its launch in 2003, it has gathered quite a few prizez at international competitions:

Gold in 2014 and 2017 and Silver in 2019 in the 'Scotch Whisky - Blended Malt' category at the International Wine & Spirit Competition, Gold in 2020 in the 'Blended Malts' category at the International Spirits Challenge and Gold in 2015 in the 'Blended Malt: Premium' category at the The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business).

Time to try it

Nose: Citrusy (mainly orange) but delicate on the nose with a bit of honey

Palate: Dryer on the palate than expected, with some apricot and spice

Finish: Medium finish, dry, with oak and a bit more spice

Pros and Cons

For me, this one lacks the richness and complexity on the palate I look for in a whisky for sipping. Nothing specifically wrong with it, just a bit too light for me, that's all.

As much as it is pretty decent neat or with a bit of ice, adding it to cocktails seems to be most people's preferred option of enjoying this whisky.

It's great in a Whisky Sour, Old Fashioned, Rob Roy, Boulevardier or any other cocktail you can think of.

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In Conclusion

If you're looking for a sipping whisky, just bear in mind it's quite light and delicate, but if you're looking for a whisky for your cocktails, this might be a good one for you.

If you want to give this whisky a try, you can usually find it here

As always, please drink responsibly.

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