Monkey Shoulder
by Monkey Shoulder · Whisky · Speyside, Scotland
Monkey Shoulder is a Scotch blended malt created in 2005 in Speyside by William Grant & Sons, a family company from Dufftown. The name recalls a shoulder injury that afflicted the maltmen who turned the barley by hand during malting; the three monkeys on the neck represent the three Speyside single malts that make up the recipe.
It is a blend of malts only, without grain whisky, matured in first-fill casks that previously held bourbon. The batches are small and, once combined, rest together for up to six months before bottling. The brand presents it as a base for cocktails such as the Ginger Monkey and the Old Fashioned.
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What you'll taste
Dry and medium-bodied, with strong alcohol. The first sip brings orange peel, honey and vanilla; mid-palate, ginger; it finishes with malt.
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Tech specs
- Category
- Whisky
- Country
- Scotland
- Region
- Speyside
- Alcohol content
- 40% ABV
- Type
- Blended malt Scotch whisky
- Blend
- Three Speyside single malts
- Casks
- First-fill ex-bourbon
- Serving
- Neat or in cocktails (Ginger Monkey, Old Fashioned)
Composition
Nutrition facts
≈ 221 kcalin 100 ml
≈ 111 kcalin a 50 ml shot
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Frequently asked questions
What is Monkey Shoulder?
Monkey Shoulder is a whisky. Type: Blended malt Scotch whisky.
Where is Monkey Shoulder from?
The Monkey Shoulder brand is from Scotland.
Who owns the Monkey Shoulder brand?
The Monkey Shoulder brand is owned by William Grant & Sons. It was founded in 2005.
What is the alcohol content of Monkey Shoulder?
Monkey Shoulder is 40% ABV: 40 ml of pure alcohol in every 100 ml.
How many calories are in Monkey Shoulder?
About 221 kcal per 100 ml (111 kcal in a 50 ml shot), counting only the alcohol. Sugars and other ingredients are not included.
How should Monkey Shoulder be served?
Neat or in cocktails (Ginger Monkey, Old Fashioned).