The first thing that attracts the attention of Scottish scotch “Monkey Shoulder” is the unusual design of the bottle, made of thick glass and decorated with three monkeys.
The drink is also distinguished by its original taste, born from a mixture of the best Speyside single malt spirits.
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History of the Monkey Sholder brand
Produces a unique drink company “William Grant and Sons” – one of the oldest Scottish companies specializing in the manufacture of whiskey. From the moment of its foundation in 1886 to the present day, the company has not lost the continuity of generations and retains a family character.
The first Glenfiddich distillery was built by William Grant in 1887 with the support of his numerous sons. After another 5 years, in the face of increasing demand for malt spirits, the second plant “The Balvenie” was opened. Among the youngest distilleries of the company is “Kininvie”, which began its work in 1990. Single malt spirits produced at these three enterprises are the basis of the Monkey Shoulder blend.
Brass monkeys on the bottle symbolize the unity of the components.
Its strange name (translated from English – “monkey’s shoulder”), the drink received from hard workers who were engaged in turning malt at distilleries. Heavy monotonous work with a load on one arm led to an occupational disease – curvature of the shoulder joint.
With Monkey Shoulder, the Grant family set out to honor the common people who dedicated themselves to making “the best whiskey in the valley.”
Description of the drink Monkey Sholder
“Monkey Shoulder” is an adhesive tape with a special character, which in its pure form will not be to everyone’s taste.
The drink consists of 100% malt spirits that have passed three years of aging in bourbon barrels, which is reflected in its bright smooth bouquet.
The aroma is dominated by fruity notes (pear, apple, melon) with a slight hint of flowers, nuts and sweets.
Taste: rich, soft, with pronounced bitterness and a light honey-vanilla plume.
Colour: light amber. Fortress: 40%.
The manufacturer positions the product as a “mixing” whiskey, so Monkey Shoulder is best drunk in cocktails. The drink goes well with ginger ale, citrus zest and juices, soda, bitters.
To soften the taste in a glass of pure whiskey, you can throw an ice cube.
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Relevance: 10.04.2019
Tags: Whiskey and bourbon, Scotch brands