Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch 750ml

Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky – 750ml

ABV: 43%
Size: 750ml
Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Country of Origin: Scotland
Producer: William Grant & Sons
Region: Speyside (blend of single malts)

🥃 Product Overview

Monkey Shoulder is a premium blended malt Scotch whisky composed of single malts from three iconic Speyside distilleries: Glenfiddich, Balvenie, and Kininvie. Unlike traditional blends that include grain whisky, Monkey Shoulder is a triple malt—a rare style that offers the richness of single malt with the versatility of a blended expression.

Designed for both sipping and mixing, Monkey Shoulder delivers smooth, creamy malt character with hints of spice, vanilla, and citrus. It’s playful, well-rounded, and approachable for both newcomers to Scotch and seasoned whisky lovers.

The name "Monkey Shoulder" pays homage to a condition once suffered by maltmen who turned barley by hand—a nod to whisky tradition with a modern twist.

👃 Tasting Notes

• Color: Golden honey

• Nose: Zesty orange peel, honey, toasted barley, vanilla, and floral malt

• Palate: Smooth and creamy with flavors of sweet baking spices, malted biscuits, cinnamon, and dried apricot

• Finish: Mellow and balanced with hints of oak, vanilla fudge, and soft spice

🍸 Cocktail Suggestions

Monkey Shoulder is often dubbed “the bartender’s Scotch” for its adaptability in mixed drinks. Some popular options include:

1. Lazy Old Fashioned

• 2 oz Monkey Shoulder

• 0.25 oz simple syrup

• 2 dashes orange bitters

• Garnish: orange twist

A smoother, malt-forward take on a classic Old Fashioned.

2. Penicillin

• 2 oz Monkey Shoulder

• 0.75 oz lemon juice

• 0.75 oz honey-ginger syrup

Bright, smoky, citrusy—especially good with a float of peated whisky.

3. Monkey Jam Sour

• 2 oz Monkey Shoulder

• 0.5 oz lemon juice

• 1 barspoon orange marmalade

• 1 dash Angostura bitters

Shaken into a citrusy, jammy sour that’s perfect for brunch or happy hour.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Charcuterie with aged cheddar or gouda

• Smoked meats or barbecue ribs

• Salted caramel desserts or sticky toffee pudding

• Grilled pork or roasted duck with fruit glazes

🧾 Key Product Attributes

✅ Why Stock It

• Premium quality with wide consumer appeal

• Unique 100% malt blend stands out in the Scotch category

• Exceptional mixability for cocktail menus

• Strong branding and packaging for gift sales and visibility