Why is Monkey Shoulder called Monkey Shoulder we hear you ask! taste: spice that reminds me of the DW 12, but not as complex. Monkey Manhattan. I'm curious about Monkey Shoulder due to its popularity even though I've never tried it myself. I was in Miami a few weeks ago and their Duty Free wasn't great, but it did have 1L of Monkey Shoulder for $30, so I bought it. I quite liked this. He told me it was a mix of two of my favorite scotch Balvenie and Glenfiddich (along with Kinninvie). Monkey Shoulder is a decent little whisky, more like a 6/10 for me but it’s a good whisky if you’re new to whisky. This is a great 'everyday' dram for those that don't like peat. If you don't like the Highland Park 12, there's a chance that peated flavors may not be your preference at the present time (this could change down the road of course). Pretty complex nose. Press J to jump to the feed. This tastes like a Glenfarclas "gone bad" if that makes sense. Now I get the phrase Balvenie banana. Overall I think that this is a very good value blend. Today I't's time for the Monkey Shoulder community review. Even the flavours below this were sweet - caramel, raisin, too-ripe banana, maple syrup. Well, in the traditional malt whisky making process, malted barley is turned by hand by malt men using large heavy malt shovels. Extension: Movement of the forearm away from the shoulder by straightening the elbow to lengthen its angle. This is the first time tasting this malt.Monkey Shoulder is a blended malt consisting of Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Kininvie.On to the review. Nose honey, berries, malt, raisin, sweet tarts, Taste oak, lemon, sherry, the taste from sucking on a peach pit, slight hint of fruit juice. Especially after I have had one or two nice glasses and don't want to break the bank on another. As I explain on my single malts vs blends page, a single malt simply means a blend (or vatting) of different malts whiskies from a single distillery. Nice to hear the orange flavours mentioned, I find that in some whisky, notably Glenmorangie (the bog standard 10), but folk usually don't agree with me. Comparisons with Maker's Mark and JD are always going to be extreme, Scotch whisky is a very different beast to American whiskey/bourbon, it's like comparing wood fired beef steak with BBQ pork. A quality daily drinker, if I owned such a thing. Smooth, sweet and very easy to drink. For $30 it's a solid choice for a daily drink or to bring to a get-together with casual Scotch drinkers. Monkey Shoulder blended Speyside malt whisky, $30 from a liquor store in Brooklyn. Monkey Shoulder 0,7 l. Monkey Shoulder je whiskey, která se vyrábí v limitované edici 27 zvlášť vybraných soudků, které ji dávají sladovou sladkost vanilky, marmelády a cukrové třtiny. This will a) build massive muscles and b) create a repetitive stress injury. Waiting for more recommendations as I truly enjoy this... hobby? I am excited, as this is the first time I have been around for a community review and had the scotch available. Spicy on the lips but not so harsh."). Finish: longer than I expected, and pleasant enough. During a recent Sea of Thieves livestream focused around new pets coming to the game, the devs at Rare brought a wild squirrel monkey to add some tropical flavor to … Discover a blended malt whisky that was born to challenge convention and change the way that people think about and drink Scotch. Nose: sharpee, chlorine, clay, after it settles a bit there's pear, malt, honey, and floral notes. Monkey Shoulder So here’s the review that I had wanted to do last night to finish up “The Blender” series, however Johnnie Walker stopped me. Glenfarclas 25 Year Old Scotch Review October 13, 2020 Stranahan’s Launches A New Solera-Finished Malt October 12, 2020 Bushmills 28 Year Old Irish Whiskey Review October 12, 2020 Overall this is a good value for your money malt. It’s whisky comes from Glenfiddich, Balvenie, and Kininvie distilleries (and possibly a fourth distillery). If you can find Connemara 12 Year, it is smokey but not as much as some of the Islays. /u/Rallerboy888's reviews in /r/['scotch', 'bourbon', 'worldwhisky']: Scotch Review #11: Laphroaig Quarter Cask - 89/100, Scotch Review #9: Mystery Dram from /u/Scotch_Fanatic - 89/100, Scotch review #7: Glenfiddich 18 - 80/100, Scotch Review #6: Monkey Shoulder - 85/100, Scotch Review #5: Scapa 16 year old - 88/100, Scotch Review #4: Longmorn Peated - 86/100, Review #2: Cú Dhub, The Black Single Malt - 74/100, Scotch Review #1: Glenfiddich 12 year old - 81/100, ^Info | Please address any remarks to /u/FlockOnFire. Overripe pear and apple. I bought a mini of Monkey Shoulder but have not yet opened it. Unless it is specifically identified as a “single cask”, you are definitely getting multiple barrels mixed together for your single malt. It tastes amazing. Inoffensive and very easy to drink. 79/100, Price: Paid $33 for a bottle; purchased on a whim because of a bartender recommendation, Finish: Tart and short, but tart in a pleasant way… a small amount of spice stays behind on the tongue. Something that tastes this nice is worth it any day of the year. Johnnie Walker is synonymous with scotch. Nose: Crisp, clear malty grains, almost beery. I was just about to recommend HP 12yo but then I read your comment lol it really is the perfect starter scotch whisky, it's of very high quality but so perfectly balanced it won't scare off a newbie to Scotch. I came across this bottle on MOM by chance and have had the original monkey shoulder before and enjoyed it. Welcome to my sixth review, and the last in my series of friday-night-at-the-bar. Not too overpowering but enough to realise this was a … Nose: tart fruit (grape, apple), floral, vanilla. I gave this bottle more than a fair chance before moving on... With Monkey Shoulder, I'm getting mainly 'Fiddich / Balvenie flavors, but too bitter and young. Smooth, sweet and very easy to drink. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. nose: rum, floral, concrete, apples, hints of tobacco, honey, malt, oak, taste: pears, oak, dried fruit, lemon, malt, cherry stones, vanilla, tangerine, Amaretto, finish: dry, with hints of dark chocolate, oranges and malt. Finish: Oak and vanilla. Smooth on the palate with a slight spice lingering. Monkey Shoulder is a blended malt consisting of Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Kininvie. Finish: A hint of honey and spice. Monkey Shoulder is a great example of one of the (not so) best kept secrets in the whisky world. But over time, it turns a little bitter with notes of decomposing leafs. Palate: Salty up front, loses a lot of sweetness from the nose as the malt becomes stronger. I have been a Bourbon and Rye only drinker for a while. The solution to this is to constantly turn the barley thereby preventing the sprouts from having a chance to strongly grip each other. There a few bottles which did nothing for me (Aberlour 10, Grant's, VAT 69), but this is the only bottle I've actively disliked. You should really try a bottle of Glenmorangie. Cherries, pears, golden apples and mangoes. Like those artificial milkshake flavours you used to get at fish and chip shops. Monkey Shoulder – 40%. Monkey Shoulder is a blend of Speyside single malt Scotch whiskies which are married together for flavor and consistency. Ginglymus (hinge) joint: permits a wide range of movement in only 1 plane. Nose: Light and fruity; pear, apple pie, honey, vanilla. Monkey Shoulder, Blended Malt Scotch Whisky Batch 27, NAS, 43% ABV, 750 ml, $25 This is a blend of 3 Speyside malt whiskies all owned by William Grant & Sons: Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Kininvie. The richness and vibrancy combine with fruity aromas and mellow vanilla, making it perfect for mixed drinks and cocktails. At $25 that I got it, Monkey Shoulder is an amazing value and complex enough to enjoy as an everyday substitute to a beginner single malt. Monkey Shoulder is 100% malted barley. A touch of lemon. Something that can’t be referred to as “”decent””, something that is GOOD, from your expertise of what taste I like now? Wow, $44. Of tasting new whiskies in vacations lol. I drink a lot of this at bars because it's cheap and enjoyable. But i'd take a dram of this in a bar, just because it's so cheap. Glenlivet 12 is a perfectly good, easy-drinking Speyside. So to read it's popular with 'new to whiskey drinkers' rings true. But cheap enough to buy at a bar. Now given that I like this, what else should I try and escalate my tasting pattern? Nose - Vanilla, cantaloupe, young oak, toluene, Taste - salted caramel, black pepper, astringent to the mouth, Finish - Heavy heat in the back of the throat, stale tobacco, tea with a hint of charcoal. Smokey Monkey was released back in August of 2017 to only select bars in France and the UK, to answer the call from bartenders who were looking for that smokey punch to add to cocktails. Doesn't last long though, and a more bitter character and slight hint of smoke creep in. Spicy on the lips but not so harsh. overall: When I first tried it, I instantly thought of the Balvenie Doublewood 12 yr I had tried at the bar. It is named after a repetitive strain injury malt men get when they turn the malting barley excessively with a shovel. I'm not a fan of blends in general just because I am not an alcoholic and I have taste buds. Monkey Shoulder is a blend that contains Glenfiddich and is owned by the same company. Sweet, boiled peaches, sherry influence. A good choice for testing whether it is the peatiness you don't care for, or not, would be Highland Park 12. However. So, I posted this question seeking your help to understand what I like and what not to enter the whisky world properly. Monkey Shoulder Scotch is a superb blended malt whisky from William Grant, made with single malts from three famous Speyside distilleries. This is pretty harsh by itself but with a little water added, it really reminds me of Glenfiddich 15/18 which of course makes sense because Glenfiddich is one of the sources. Review : Monkey Shoulder Posted by Donnie on Aug 4, 2017 Jul 30, 2017 Whisky blends form around 90% of sales globally and blends in general would … And lingering in the background is that Heather peat that is so common with an islay whisky. With water added, it is a good inexpensive alternative if you are a Glenfiddich 15/18 fan. I think it’s because the last Scotch I’ve tried was JW black label and I was not a fan to say the least (Gag reflexes were kicking in). I would not recommend Highland Park because of the peat, which you may think tastes like pig shit. Distilled, Matured and Bottled in Dufftown, Scotland. Subtle bees wax.Smells exactly like it should; a mix between Glenfiddich and Balvenie. A pure blend of 3 Speysiders single malts being Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Kininvie, none of the peated Islay shit. I’ve been wanting to give scotch another try and was thinking of Monkey Shoulder. It's usually a spicy candied orange, like christmas pudding, maybe a hint of cloves. Flexion: Movement of the forearm to the shoulder by bending the elbow to shorten its angle. Whilst I always recommend Highland park 12, as the best whisky to get started on as it has a little bit of everything profile wise, monkey shoulder help non-spirit drinkers to appreciate whisky without burning your mouth out like a lot of the other NAS whisky's do. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Lovely smooth blend but packed with flavour and do smooth. Láhev vyniká výjimečným designem a tvarem, na rameni hrdla sedí tři kovové opičky. It’s a sherried whisky that consistently outperforms many more expensive and more heavily marketed whiskies (cough Macallan). This entry was posted in 3 - Try it, Monkey Shoulder on July 22, 2013 by Shane. Designed for the elite level player Nexus mid kick flex with sweet-spot-technology, allows easier loading and energy transfer DuraFlex resin system for added durability(55 flex and above only) eLASTech blade for enhanced durability and strength R-LITE bl I ordered this for my friend, as he's not really that much into scotch, and we swapped drinks halfway through. Monkey Shoulder 40% ABV, e150a, chillfiltered, NAS, Batch #27. Your last line is exactly how I feel about it. Slainte! Monkey Shoulder Batch 27 - 43% - 750ml - $28. Well that and generally needing to slow down a … Drying oakiness.Quite short and bland, and definitely the weakest part. I’m not really a fan of Monkey Shoulder, but if you like it, you could try something that’s in MS. That would be Kininvie, Balvenie, or Glenfiddich. Hello Scotchit! Soft fruit nose with hints of citrus and vanilla. Monkey Shoulder is a mix of three different Single Malts - Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Kininvie - and is great with mixers or just on its own. Not good enough to buy for home. 96 Points $37. This is what I found in the drink. Nose: An elegant, stylish nose of … Taste: oak, walnut, and sweet honey, finishes bitter with lemon and chalk. At most open bars, weddings, work events and the like they have this; The Johnnie Walker Black. Glad to hear you found something really enjoyable. Balvenie 12 DoubleWood is affordable in many markets (not where I live though) and is quite accessible. I don’t know it I can say that I like whisky now, but I like this bottle and would give it 8/10 on that scale. I'd say this was a … Nikka Coffey Malt is a fantastic upgrade to Monkey Shoulder. And I agree it really does have everything, main flavour profile is that of a speyside and a highland malt; subtly sweet with notes of vanilla and then has the sherry which highland is known for. Walk into an average bar, order “a scotch”, and that’s what you’re going to get. I really do recommend it u/lickdatyoall you cannot go wrong and it isn't very dear either. Mild and smooth, sweet apple, unripe plums, lingering in the mouth. Glenfiddich 12 definitely shines through. As soon as I opened up the bottle you instantly get a warm woody smell. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The market generally gets down on blends, and few consumers can tell you the difference between a blended scotch and a blended malt scotch. I like sitting back and enjoying this, much more than I like tasting and analyzing it. Thanks for reading! Hints of sour apple. The bottle I’m reviewing comes from batch 27 and I won’t lie, there is a part of me that finds extreme satisfaction in that symmetry. Sweet vanilla sponge cake. Finish: If the sickly sweet didn't make up my mind, the bitter finish did. Glenfiddich 15 Solera is a terrific whisky. For what it’s worth, “Monkey Shoulder” is the nickname for a shoulder injury experienced by maltsters after long hours of manually turning malt on a malting floor. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Not very long finish, but it carries no alcohol burn whatsoever, and it is very damn smooth! sweet fruit like Glenfiddich 15, but less refined as the alcohol smell dominates more. A tried and tested cocktail also brings out the Monkey Shoulder superbly – Monkey Manhattan. I'd never buy it. a subreddit for Scotch enthusiasts of all walks of life and of all levels of knowledge on anything Scotch Whisky related. The nose is good, the taste is okay, and the finish is nearly nonexistent. Monkey Shoulder is a blended malt, consisting of three single malts, hence the Triple Malt neck label and the three monkeys on the shoulder of the American looking bottle. Monkey Shoulder blended sctoch is a combination of three Speyside single malts (hence, "triple malt") aged in ex-bourbon barrels. Swallowing then, as it went down very smoothly, not like JW’s Double Black Label as it was very hard to swallow that my throat is almost calling for a throwing up mission. Nose: Very honeyed and fruity. I had heard about Monkey Shoulder for a little while, but never paid it attention. Given the price, I would stick to Glenmorangie Original 10 unless you are looking for something with more wood influence. I don't often put a review up but felt the need with for this one. One step up from the red, but miles … Monkey Shoulder Scotch Scotland (UK) Monkey Shoulder Scotch Scotland (UK) This blended Scotch opens with a bright, fresh-cut apple aroma. Tato výjimečná whisky je určená pro všechny, kteří… Review: Monkey Shoulder Whisky. What is Monkey Shoulder? I first tried it neat, first thing I tasted was orange, orange and more orange, like an concerted amount of a heavy orange liquid. I invested with an entire bottle while vacationing now. Corn and barley. Linkedin. Yet at the same time, it is definitely better than other blends like CR 12 or JW Black. Subtle cinnamon.Surprisingly oaky. Very smooth mouthfeel like silk. Balvenie still does it that way because they are Balvenie (actually, they only produce 10% of what they use and buy the rest). On to the review. So, I posted this question seeking your help to understand what I like and what not to enter the whisky world properly. You have inspired me. I'd hoped for better as well, not so great, but not horrible. Reddit. As I can go as high as 200$ for a bottle, or less. Honey, berries, boiled fruit, light sherry, juicy pears, mellow vanilla and a wee bit of orangy citrus. Slainte! I find that a lot of new whisky drinkers are very appreciative of monkey shoulder. Rašelinová varianta, která stárla v sudech po bourbonu. Taste: Sickly sweet, cloying. This is a decent blended malt, but it's a little bland for my taste. Funny because even on their website they say 100% for mixing. But it has lot's of nice flavour components, I'd say it's close to 60/40% Balvenie & Kininvie/Glenfiddich, because the flavour is swaying more towards the classic Balvenie notes. Otherwise uncomplicated, young Speyside taste. Surprisingly warm and mouth-coating considering the ABV. Holyshit. I also enjoyed the glenlivet 12 which appears in the comments here. Not like any of the big whisky names that I tried such as Maker’s Marks, JW’s Double Black Label, and Jack Daniels. A triple malt scotch whisky blended from three of Speyside's finest single malts using batches of just 27 casks for a smoother richer taste. And in Australia and New Zealand, it doesn't even have the positive of being cheap, going for around Aus$50 (US$44). Taste: Silky smooth. Taste: the immediate impact reminds me of American whiskey. Palate: Light and fruity; ripe, dry and bitter apple, honey, subtle vanilla, pear pie. Given that I liked this whisky, what “”good”” whisky you recommend and be direct with its name away from unknown reasons and pretentiousness? 81/100. My friends and I call it Monkey Balls. Not a tartness or sharpness which I quite like, such as in the Auchentoshan Three Wood, but just plain bitterness like very diluted vinegar. It was just... pleasant. Monkey Shoulder Triple Malt 70cl / 40% Blended Malt Scotch Whisky Monkey Shoulder is a mix of three different Single Malts - Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Kininvie - and is great with mixers or just on its own. It struggles a little to keep up with the nose, but it's still decently good. That was until I was in a bar in Richmond, VA and over a glass of Balvenie DW 12 the bartender mentioned it. Nice and sweet, very inoffensive, with a dessert-like and almost chocolatey flavor profile. Monkey Shoulder is a mix of three different Speyside single malts and is great with mixers or just on its own. As it got down I felt the nicest burning sensation; not so harsh and not so weak. This time around, I'm reviewing Monkey Shoulder. nose: honey, malt, something I couldn't pinpoint, but realized it was almost like ripe bananas. Skål! Best Buy See Full Review. Buy again? Oak and leather. No nose-tickle or heavy scents of oak, just lightly sweet and round. This is the first time tasting this malt. Since then, I have noticed it is definitely less complex and no where near as good. Very short - swallow it and it's gone. It will be a bit sweet and fruity, which you seem to like, but also a bit peaty, but peaty in a very mild and forgiving way, not nearly as aggressive as some other peaty malts. If you like the Highland Park too, then it was probably the cheap grain whisky in the JW Black that didn't agree with you, in which case more exploring in the direction of peated malts may be in order. Hope that helps, best wishes and good luck! Monkey Shoulder casks are former bourbon casks, which add smooth vanilla flavors to this Scotch. The smell is not so disgusting like JW’s lines; which smells like pig shit and it has been like a signature smell of alcoholics I swear lol! Leaving it swimming in my mouth a little more and it gets creamy af and it thickens somehow as it evaporates slowly. Love to learn. Went with other few rounds with ice and it enhanced the tastes with lil water being melted from the ice that was chilling it. The result is a smooth, creamy, supple and very malty Scotch which works superbly well neat, over ice, or in whisky cocktails (where it really excels). He was really pleased as it was an unusual gift. Those sprouts will intertwine with each other making a single huge useless glob. Postscript: For the price, drinkable, pleasant and something that would be appealing to a wide array of guests, would impress and would not break the bank. Ordered this as a gift for my husband who loves monkey shoulder whisky, as well as a bottle it had two packet of crisps, chocolate and a cake. Fantastic, can't wait to see what I can try next. This bottle was on sale so I picked it up on a whim, but unless I become homeless or something I won't be buying another. That you don't like JW Black at all could be due to the grain whisky in that blend, or due to the peatiness in it, or both. I will keep the physical bottle though - those monkeys are quite cool. Monkey Shoulder review from a no-expert-at-whisky-at all. I would try Glenfiddich 12yr. It was just... pleasant. 80/100. Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky. If you only have $25-30 to spend on a bottle, I don't know that you could do much better than this. finish: malty oak, sweetness like honey, short finish strong alcohol burn that lingers. Monkey shoulder is practically world famous now - you're missing out if this isn't in your collection. Interested to hear peoples thoughts on the next step from MS in the journey. You must be over the legal drinking age in your location to enter this website. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, Scotch Review #11: Laphroaig Quarter Cask, Scotch Review #9: Mystery Dram from /u/Scotch_Fanatic, Review #2: Cú Dhub, The Black Single Malt, Scotch Review #1: Glenfiddich 12 year old. If blends are basically the product of the stuff that wasn't good enough to be bottled by itself, I can do without them. Hello Scotchit! Me and few friends already finished this Monkey Shoulder bottle hahahah. You might also like Glendronach 12 “The Original”. This is made of malts from Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Kininvie. Watch this one - it'd make a good addition to any "infinity" bottle you plan to make. I just got back from Scotland and would like to chime in with why it's called Monkey Shoulder. It’s the successful endeavor of Grant & Sons. Batch 27 in this case means that it is blended using 27 barrels and not that it's the 27th edition of this whisky. Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey 0,7 l. Sladová whisky vytvořena speciálně pro použití v barech. You might want to look at other Speyside single malt scotches and see if you can home in on what flavors you really like. As you have just said it's a nice smooth whisky, and a great gateway. Finish Short burst of fruit and the peach pit flavour. Very delicious and easy to drink. Monkey Shoulder is an inexpensive blend comprised of Glenfiddich, Balvenie, and Kininvie and bottled at 40% ABV. Going forward, we've got some info you can use and some choices to make in terms your whisky journey. If possible try these scotches in a bar rather than laying out the cash for a full bottle. Fruity and sherried. I hardly ever drink any liquor neat, but I can absolutely drink this neat and relax. Sweet toffee flavours mix with the vanilla nicely to create a long finish. As the barley is malting it begins to sprout. To me that sounds like Glenfiddich 15 Solera or Old Pulteney 12 might be good choices for trying out other fruity scotches. Truthfully, I'm on an alcohol hiatus right now to give my liver a chance to recover. However, the large bulk of malt is created by malting companies that turn it with modern machines. bitterness, some sweetness maybe honey. It's a tad too easy to drink, though. And the bottle is so damn charming. Nose: Smoky stewed fruits – black cherries and apricots. The thread had almost 100 comments with nice experts and pretentious fuckers; however, what almost all of them agreed on was Monkey Shoulder as it is easy to drink neat and smooth: https://www.reddit.com/r/whisky/comments/98s30c/what_is_the_best_tasting_tolerable_whisky_i_can/?st=JLC7Q434&sh=3f6afc6b. Honey, sweet barley and strawberry jam. Post navigation ← Exclusive Malts – Braeval – 1994 18yr (52.1%) Single Cask Nation – Laphroaig – 6yr (57.8%) → 4 thoughts on “ Monkey Shoulder – Batch 27 (43%) ” Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Whisky is a combination of 3 different Speyside whiskies mixed together in small 27 barrel batches. Monkey shoulder whisky hamper Reviewed by Caz on 17 Jul 2016. For that price, you can definitely find better single malts. Nothing really standing out. Summary: As I've said before, nothing amazing, but it's a good bet that I will buy this again at some point. Back in the day this turning was done by people. Pears and oak are very prominent like in the 12 yo Glenfiddich. ... maybe it won't be bad for a scotch on the rocks. Trochoidal (pivot) joint: permits rotational movement around a long axis. Thanks for the review! Monkey Shoulder40% ABV, e150a, chillfiltered, NAS, Batch #27. Anyhow, imaging taking a shovel and spending 8 hours a day turning dirt for years on end. 81/100. Naming a whisky after a painful (albeit temporary) ligament injury might sound like a strange thing to do, unless of course said injury has a cool name like Monkey Shoulder. I'm normally a bells drinker but I'm now converted to the grants range. I would venture to state that it is on par with some young single malts such as Glenfiddich 12 yr or Glenlivet 12 with it's spiciness. It's definitely something I'll consider buying, as it is very easy to drink, and it's good to share with a novice alcoholic scotch drinker. Today I't's time for the Monkey Shoulder community review. 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