Monkey Shoulder
Scotch whisky
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Monkey Shoulder is a brand of Scotch whisky produced by William Grant & Sons in Scotland. Monkey Shoulder is a blended malt whisky, one of a small number of whiskies in this style.[1] As of 2023, Monkey Shoulder is the world's third best-selling brand of Scotch whisky, trailing Johnnie Walker and The Macallan.[2] The unusual style was chosen to present an approachable Scotch appropriate for use in cocktails.[3]
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| Type | Scotch whisky |
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| Manufacturer | William Grant & Sons |
| Origin | Scotland |
| Introduced | 2003 |
| Alcohol by volume | 40% |
| Website | Monkey Shoulder |
History
Monkey Shoulder was introduced in 2003 as a brand of blended malt whisky (formerly called "vatted malt whisky") primarily for mixing, occupying a middle ground between blended Scotch (which can contain grain whisky) and single malt whisky (which cannot).[4] Originally a blend from the Balvenie, Glenfiddich, and Kininvie distilleries, its current composition is not publicly known, although its constituent malt whiskies originate from the Speyside region.[5]
The name refers to a repetitive strain injury that distillery workers once commonly were afflicted with after long shifts of turning malt by hand.[6]
Whisky Blends
- Monkey Shoulder Batch 27
- Smokey Monkey Batch 9, a blend that includes Islay whiskies
Grain Spirit
- Fresh Monkey, blended grain spirit