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Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt

  • Distiller:

    Various

  • Bottler:

    William Grant & Sons

  • ABV:

    43%

  • Age:

    NAS

  • Price:
    $$$$$
  • Raided Score: 87
  • Publication: Whisky Advocate
  • Excerpt: Dark toffee, Brazil nut, chocolate, peppery spices, and toasted oak on the palate. Lively finish of spice and chocolate toffee.
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  • Raided Score: 86
  • Publication: The Whiskey Jug
  • Excerpt: Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Whisky has a rich fruity character that’s well balanced and comes across the senses pleasantly, but kind of ends there. It’s kind of like that friend who doesn’t say much but is always polite and everyone likes him.
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  • Raided Score: 86
  • Publication: Distiller
  • Excerpt: More malt and herbs show up with continued tasting such as anise and mint. The finish is of average length, but while it's around is quite dandy.
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  • Raided Score: 73
  • Publication: whiskyfun
  • Excerpt: What happened? Is it me? I believe earlier batches had been ‘smoother
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  • Raided Score: 90
  • Publication: Drinkhacker
  • Excerpt: It’s more exotic than you’d think. I keep going back to this malt… it’s an easy whisky to like but one that invites tons of discovery.
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  • Raided Score: 71
  • Publication: SpiritSurveyor
  • Excerpt: Looking back, it’s light, sweet, inoffensive, and pretty well balanced for what it is. Not bad for a beginner bottle.
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  • Raided Score: 81
  • Publication: Whisky Monster
  • Excerpt: Affordable price, nice brand, nice blend and great taste.
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  • Raided Score: 92
  • Publication: Wine Enthusiast
  • Excerpt: On the palate, butterscotch richness gives way to mild hints of smoke and juicy citrus.
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