Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch Whisky is a tribute to tradition with a twist. Named after the old maltmen’s injury from hand-turning barley, the name now honors the craft and dedication behind every bottle. This smooth, rich whisky blends single malts to create something uniquely approachable, yet full of character. Expect bold aromas of zesty orange, mellow vanilla, honey, and spiced oak. The taste? Silky vanilla with subtle spice, finishing ultra-smooth. Whether it’s sipped neat, on the rocks, or mixed into cocktails, Monkey Shoulder is made for good times—no bartender skills required.

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The term 'monkey shoulder' harks back to our whisky making heritage. It's a reference to a condition that maltmen sometimes picked up while working long shifts, turning the barley by hand. It had a tendency to cause their arm to hang down a bit like a monkey's, so they nicknamed it 'monkey shoulder'.

Whilst our maltmen are among the few who still turn the barley manually, working conditions have changed which means this injury has been consigned to the past.

Today, the name Monkey Shoulder lives on as an affectionate tribute, to honour the hard graft of all the maltmen past and present. Cheers!

Some say it tastes just like riding bareback on the wild moors of Scotland with a flame haired maiden on Christmas morning. Others agree it tastes like 007 wearing a tuxedo wetsuit. If you haven't tried either yet but want a handy little cheat sheet to check out, here you go - but remember it's completely up to you, what you think it tastes like.

Nose: Zesty Orange meets mellow vanilla, honey and spiced oak
Taste: Mellow vanilla with spicy hints 
Finish: Super smooth 

Whatever you make of Monkey shoulder, it's amazing on the rocks or bartender to make one of the Monkey Shoulder mixes we have there, or get them to rustle up something they've invented. Have a crack at some of them too, as we've made sure you don?t have to be a bartender guru to knock these up.

Technical Specs

Country: Scotland
Region: Speyside
Whisky Type: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Alcohol: 40% ABV
Age: No Age Statement (NAS)
Malt Composition: A blend of Speyside single malt whiskies
Maturation: Matured in oak casks; ex-bourbon casks are commonly reported
Colouring: Plain caramel colouring
Ingredients: Malt distillate, water
Closure: Cork stopper
Appearance: Golden amber
Nose: Zesty orange, vanilla, honey and spiced oak
Palate: Smooth vanilla, malt, sweet spices and hints of fruit
Finish: Smooth, warm and gently spicy

Serving Suggestion: Enjoy neat, over ice, or in whisky cocktails
Food Pairing: Grilled meats, barbecue ribs, smoked salmon, aged cheddar, dark chocolate and caramel desserts.