Distillery
Monkey Shoulder

| Shop | Type | Price | |
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The Whisky Exchange | |||
The Whisky Exchange | £29.95 (€36.24) | ||
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Distillery
3.6Average rating
7Whiskies on Distilld
Scotland
Monkey Shoulder is a blended malt Scotch whisky from Scotland, made for flavour and easy drinking. Monkey Shoulder draws on malt men heritage and combines spirit from three Speyside single malts. That idea gives the whisky a rounded style with sweetness, spice, and steady oak. From the start, it feels friendly, but it never turns flat. On the nose, expect vanilla bean, honey, orange zest, and soft baking spice. The first sip brings caramel, butterscotch, custard, and toffee over cereal malt. Fruit notes of banana, green apple, peach, and apricot keep it lively. Later, black pepper, light tannin, and oak add grip to the finish. A touch of brown sugar and molasses lingers after each sip. Monkey Shoulder sits in the blended malt category, so all the whisky comes from malt distilleries. It is bottled at 40% ABV, which keeps the texture soft and approachable. The three malt component is a clear signature, and it shapes the layered profile. Monkey Shoulder therefore offers depth without heavy smoke or sharp alcohol bite. Subtle chocolate, almond, and graham cracker notes appear as the whisky opens in the glass. Those flavours sit beside lemon peel, orange marmalade, and gentle grassy freshness. That combination keeps Monkey Shoulder bright while retaining a creamy, sweet centre. Serve Monkey Shoulder neat first to see its vanilla, citrus, and malt core. Then add a few drops of water for more floral notes and cream. This bottle is a reliable choice for new Scotch drinkers and regular whisky fans. It also works as an ideal gift for whisky lovers who prefer balanced sweetness and spice. It suits casual pours at home, yet still rewards slow sipping when you want detail. Monkey Shoulder remains consistent, expressive, and easy to return to across many evenings.