![]() ![]() Now, I want to try other spirits from William & Sons, as well as other blended scotches. I can regularly find it in my area for $27-$32 which is a bit high for a mixing spirit.Īlthough Monkey Shoulder isn’t for me, anyone looking for a good mixing whiskey with bold flavors should give it a shot. Description Monkey Shoulder was originally created to make perfect whisky cocktails and has been getting in the mix ever since. William Grant & Sons advertise Monkey Shoulder as a cocktail mixer, and it definitely lives up to this claim in terms of flavor, but I wish it was priced a little lower. Lime and ginger beer are quite strong, but the spice and vanilla notes still came through in the Mamie Taylor cocktail. The unique blend of three different single malt whiskies is used to make this elegant and full-bodied drink. Multiple varieties mean that this spirit provides. Monkey Shoulder Whiskey Cocktails are a type of cocktail made with Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch Whisky, a premium whisky that has been produced since the late 1800s. The lack of flavor balance works much better in cocktails since the bold flavors can stand up to the other ingredients. Whiskey (or whisky) can be savored straight, on the rocks, or mixed into cocktails both classic and modern. I probably won’t often drink Monkey Shoulder neat, but would still recommend it as a mixing whiskey. ![]() The fruit and spice notes are great, but there’s a lack of cohesion with the other flavors, so the overall tasting experience felt hollow. The richness and vibrancy combine with fruity aromas and mellow vanilla, making it perfect for mixed drinks and cocktails. There are many things to like about Monkey Shoulder Blend Malt Scotch, so I’m quite surprised I didn’t like it more.
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