Monkey Shoulder Malt Blended Scotch Whisky

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Whisky
Producer:
 
Monkey Shoulder
Label Name:
 
Malt Blended Scotch Whisky
Country:
 
Scotland, United Kingdom
Region:
 
Speyside
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
40%
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
3
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable mentions: Whisky Magazine tasting score ~7. 7/10; widely reviewed on whisky databases (Whisky. com, Distiller); named ‘trendiest’ Scotch by Drinks International (2016); one of the top‑selling Scotch brands in market reports

Tasting Note
Sweet, malty core with vanilla, honey, orange marmalade, light cinnamon spice and biscuit; gentle oak and caramel on a medium, smooth finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled pork, roast chicken, aged cheddar, caramelized onion tart, sticky toffee pudding. Asian: char siu, teriyaki chicken, yakitori, Korean BBQ, miso‑glazed fish.

Production Method
Blended (vatted) malt combining Speyside single malts, matured mainly in ex-bourbon casks, vatted in small batches and married before bottling; non‑age‑statement.

Vineyard Info
Owned by William Grant & Sons; launched in the early 2000s as a cocktail‑friendly blended malt originally combining Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Kininvie malts.