Monkey Shoulder uses only malt Scotch whisky from three of Speyside's finest distilleries. This triple malt is catching the attention of the country's leading bartenders for its smooth & rich qualities, making it ideal for mixing as well as drinking in the more traditional way. As Charlotte Voisey, of London's Apartment 195 explains, 'the atractive name & bottle spark curiosity, & once explained, bring a smile to your face.' Rooted in malt whisky lore, Monkey Shoulder is inspired by & named in honour of the malt men at William Grant, who are among the few still to turn the malting barley by hand using a sheil (wooden shovel). Monkey Shoulder was a nickname given to a temporary injury some malt men occasionaly suffered many years ago as a result of repeatedly bending over whilst turning the malt. Thankfully, working practices have now changed & the condition no longer exists. Crafted in small batches of just 27 casks, Monkey Shoulder's smooth & and rounded taste has accents of malty sweetness, vanilla, marmalade & barley sugar. The iconic bottle design, complete with three brass monkeys
- each representing one of the constituent single malts
- on the bottle's shoulder, is sure to attract confident, liberal minded people with discerning taste & ensures it's not one to hide away in the drinks cabinet!

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Monkey Shoulder uses only malt Scotch whisky from three of Speyside's finest distilleries. This triple malt is catching the attention of the country's leading bartenders for its smooth & rich qualities, making it ideal for mixing as well as drinking in the more traditional way. As Charlotte Voisey, of London's Apartment 195 explains, 'the atractive name & bottle spark curiosity, & once explained, bring a smile to your face.' Rooted in malt whisky lore, Monkey Shoulder is inspired by & named in honour of the malt men at William Grant, who are among the few still to turn the malting barley by hand using a sheil (wooden shovel). Monkey Shoulder was a nickname given to a temporary injury some malt men occasionaly suffered many years ago as a result of repeatedly bending over whilst turning the malt. Thankfully, working practices have now changed & the condition no longer exists. Crafted in small batches of just 27 casks, Monkey Shoulder's smooth & and rounded taste has accents of malty sweetness, vanilla, marmalade & barley sugar. The iconic bottle design, complete with three brass monkeys
- each representing one of the constituent single malts
- on the bottle's shoulder, is sure to attract confident, liberal minded people with discerning taste & ensures it's not one to hide away in the drinks cabinet!

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