Monkey Shoulder Scotch Whisky, $28 93 points, Wine Enthusiast. The brother in law I got it for is a big JWB fan, doubting this will usurp it for his staple dram. Won’t ever replace single malt or bourbon but is something different! It’s not the best whisky in the world, but such a solid whisky at such a great price deserves a spot on basically everybody’s home bar. More information at www.burkeandblais.com, Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky. Palate: Initially a wave of lemon peel and caramel accompanied by slight tongue burn. At that price tag (OK, maybe $5 higher), Buchanan’s 12 or Glenlivet 12 call my name louder. It’s a solid scotch whisky that goes well in just about everything, has a great flavor profile all on its own, and won’t break the bank. Lose weight by tracking your caloric intake quickly and easily. Spirits ordered were not available in my area and final … But I AM VERY EXCITED about a blog all about my favorite drink. The original version of Monkey Shoulder was a blend of three premium scotch whiskies: Glenfiddich, Balvenie, and Kininvie. My Boss is from Scotland and has a small fortune in single malts behind his bar. I read somewhere that this one benefits from oxidation after opening. I’ve never tried it, but I’m thinking about it. All three are from “first-fill” ex-bourbon casks. I think this shines in the “want a glass of scotch but don’t want to think about what I’m drinking” category. Monkey Shoulder; Filter. Monkey Shoulder – Batch 27 (43%) 4 Replies This is blended malt Scotch, a mix of the well-known Balvenie and Glenfiddich, and the relatively unknown Kininvie, to be exact. by MONKEY SHOULDER. Then i asked the liquor store owner what he preferred at around the $30 price point for Scotch whiskeys. The cheapest one I can think of is Glenmorangie Lasanta for around $40. The good thing about the flavor profile in this whisky is that it doesn’t rely on delicate flavors or subtle notes. My expectations were very low as I don’t prefer blended. Add to Basket; Estimated Delivery. I know that makes no sense probably to most readers of your blog but to each their own. The first whisky was successfully run through their stills on Christmas Day 1887, and the successful business was launched selling to distributors who combined their product with that of other distilleries to make the blends that were popular in those days. After logging in you can close it and return to this page. The finish could be better-balanced, and the aroma could use more lemony/fruity top notes, but that’s splitting hairs at this price. All of the individual ingredients are there with no filler. Could have tried GKS artist or Glasgow for the first time for a mere $6 more, oh well. Monkey Shoulder is labelled “Batch 27” as a reference to the original experimental batching of 27 casks. You’re not going to get quite the same weight or alcohol content per sip, but the flavors are all present and accounted for. After a rest in the glass, there is a heavy layer of vanilla extract. Volume-15% OFF ♡ Add to Wishlist . It’s a good modern blend that takes the best attributes of scotch whisky and updates them for the modern palate, and does so at a darn reasonable price point. £25.99. Learn More{{/message}}, {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}It appears your submission was successful. A gentle introduction to the world of malt whisky, with a very welcoming profile and a gentle effect on the palate, all with a nice array of grains and sweets that showcase what good middle-of-the-road ex-bourbon Scotch malt whisky is like. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Not, as some might think, a reference to having a monkey on your shoulder (which has some alcoholism connotations). Let it rest to disperse the heat. I recommend a little water with this. I’m a dedicated Scotch girl, I love Irish whisky also and can’t stand the toilet water called Tequila. A staple. Just grabbed a bottle of this for 23$ here in IL excellent value I think. Click here to check out similar spirits we have reviewed. I really liked it. Club soda seemed to really wash this whisky out for me. Still, I’ve had a bunch of whiskies that I should have liked on paper (and really wanted to like) but just didn’t. Pre-Owned. Monkey Shoulder Caged Gift Pack - LIMITED EDITION! Monkey Shoulder is made for mixing! The rounded short body with a short neck makes it look like the bottle version of ‘Sir Topham Hatt’ from Thomas the Tank Engine, which is a design that we’ve seen numerous times throughout the industry. But, I become fond of old fashioneds with bourbon. Please log in again. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Single-malt (scotch or otherwise) and blended scotch are both categories that are lighter in style and subtler in flavor than bourbons. 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