Whiskey Monkey Shoulder - a drink that loves company

Unusual name, non-standard bottle for whiskey, a soft but rich taste with notes of vanilla - all this about Monkey Shoulder whiskey, which stands out against the background of other classic brands. This is a sort of strong Scottish beverage, produced by a large company William Grant and Sons. Creating this strong Scottish drink, the legendary master David Stewart decided to move away from boring traditions and for the first time in the world to make a three-malt whiskey from three best varieties.

The present Monkey Shoulder uses exclusively natural malt whiskey from the three best distilleries in Speyside. According to the legend, the name "Monkey Shoulder", which means "monkey shoulder", appeared as a result of a regular occupational trauma of a temporary nature, suffered by workers manually mixing barley with the addition of grain. Because of the dislocation of the shoulder, their hand slacked for a while, resembling the finality of the primacy. The technology of production has changed a long time ago, but in recognition of the hard work of that time it was decided to leave this production term as the name for this strong Scotch whiskey Monkey Shoulder.

Where does this taste come from?

In this whiskey there is not a drop of grain alcohol, and selected varieties of malt spirits are aged in special barrels. The fact that the barrels for whiskey Monkey Shoulder ("Monkey Shulder") take after a one-time cooking in them bourbon. The own personnel of the Bocharov selects the material and restores a certain number of barrels. The number of containers for each lot is personally assigned by the new master of distillery Brian Kinsman, who also personally follows the whole process. So, soft taste of the drink is given the characteristic vanilla shades supplemented with notes of cinnamon and nutmeg.

The next stage of Monkey Shoulder whiskey is mixed in several connecting containers for three to six months. This process is called blending, which is why the Monkey Shoulder whiskey is also called "blended whiskey". When the drink is ready, the distillery master tests it and makes a conclusion about its readiness for bottling.

Universal drink

Whiskey Monkey Shoulder has an amazing property - versatility. It is good for use in cocktails, and in its pure form. Certainly, many experts will say that in order to reveal the taste, whiskey must be drunk in pure form, but it is this Monkey Shoulder that stands out in the world of traditions. This whiskey is highly valued in many bars of the world, both for its taste and for its versatility. In different forms, it is suitable for the whole company, because it can be drunk the way you want.

World fame

About whiskey Monkey Shoulder reviews of real connoisseurs can be found all over the world. He received an excellent (93 points) evaluation of the famous critic Jim Murray. Not so long ago, at the biggest World Spirit Awards and Ultimate Spirits Challenge whiskey Monkey Shoulder was awarded the highest awards in two categories. Industry professionals have noted the refined and sophisticated taste of the drink, as well as the incomparable aroma. Connoisseurs acknowledged that while the subtlety of the recipe is kept secret, bourbon barrels and high-quality malt spirits create the basis for the taste and aroma of the drink.

The original can not be forbidden

If to be original, then it should be done until the end. This opinion is shared by manufacturers Monkey Shoulder. Whiskey red and white find their admirers. The composition of each type of drink is unique, but the tradition of producing malt alcohol is unshakable. In addition to the original name and exclusive content, the creators of Monkey Shoulder made an original bottle. In addition to the non-standard whiskey shape, three piquant figures in the form of monkeys are made at the very base of the neck. These figures, made of copper alloy, became the brand emblem of the Monkey Shoulder whiskey, symbolizing three different malt spirits contained in the drink. The bottle itself is accentuated in a laconic form, simple and at the same time thorough.

Whiskey of this brand is known in the world market for quite a long time. According to the representatives of the company "William Grant and Sons", when creating a new type of whiskey, they sought, above all, to overcome existing stereotypes and find a completely different way to know and evaluate this drink. The way to learn scotch is to have fun, and it should be judged by its taste and flavor, and the Monkey Shoulder has it all at its most excellent level. There is a barman's opinion that even after the first sip of this chic drink it will be possible to find out in the future even with his eyes closed.