Billed as a "Triple Malt," Monkey Shoulder is a vatting of Glenfiddich, Balvenie, and Kininvie. Batch 27 tasted (which seems to be the only batch out there). £19.56
Rating downgraded in shame and disapointment upon retasting a couple years later. I still really like it though, it's very drinkable and fine -- original notes still apply, enjoyment has just gone down some. Not sure if that's me or the vatting. B-/B
Nose of cotton candy, bubblegum, and notes of pinot grigio. Palate is full of melons (fresh watermelon traces notably) and bubblegum, riding on a nice wave of moderate sugary sweetness. Vanilla and light spice fill in the background. Finish continues the theme in a slow fade, with vanilla becoming more prominent. This is massively drinkable and very enjoyable stuff. Great price point too. This should be distributed in the US. I'd serve this at any party to guests looking to get into single malts (yeah, it's not a single, but you know what I mean). This is promoted as a new choice for mixing, but I think it does really well neat. Nothing in here will titillate the experienced scotch aficionado, but as a light, sweet, and not-without-flavor whisky it hits the spot extremely well. Bravo. B+
A lot of caramel, almonds, buttery, and a little smoke. Round and sweet with some oak in the finish. Grows on you after a while, but not something I'm gonna seek out. Maybe it's profile is just too nice and blend-like for me. C+/B-
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