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. The unusual style was chosen to present an approachable Scotch appropriate for use in cocktails.

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). 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.

The name refers to a repetitive strain injury that distillery workers once commonly were afflicted with after long shifts of turning malt by hand.

Range of products under the Monkey Shoulder brand

Whisky Blends

  • Monkey Shoulder Batch 27
  • Smokey Monkey Batch 9, a blend that includes Islay whiskies

Grain Spirit

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