Just consumed a bottle of 'Monkey Shoulder' whiskey.
Discussion
Lefty said:
Mastodon2 said:
Lefty said:
Ahem. It's not a blend.
Ahem. It is.Monkey Shoulder is three single malts: Balvenie, Glenfiddich and Kininvie.
Not had a bottle in a while but I fancy one now.
Disastrous said:
Lefty said:
Mastodon2 said:
Lefty said:
Ahem. It's not a blend.
Ahem. It is.Monkey Shoulder is three single malts: Balvenie, Glenfiddich and Kininvie.
Not had a bottle in a while but I fancy one now.
Lefty said:
Disastrous said:
Lefty said:
Mastodon2 said:
Lefty said:
Ahem. It's not a blend.
Ahem. It is.Monkey Shoulder is three single malts: Balvenie, Glenfiddich and Kininvie.
Not had a bottle in a while but I fancy one now.
Lefty said:
Nope. A blend is whisky made with grain whisky and whisky made from malted barley.
Monkey Shoulder is three single malts: Balvenie, Glenfiddich and Kininvie.
With that minor stumbling block out of the way, you will at least concede that the bottle calls it a blended single malt whisky and therefore, confusion may arise, especially among those who have known the touch of a woman. Monkey Shoulder is three single malts: Balvenie, Glenfiddich and Kininvie.
As I type, I am drinking the last of my Monkey Shoulder. It's a nice slugging whisky but I have some Dalwhinnie 15 YO and a Glengoyne 14 YO that are both better sipping whiskies. The Dalwhinnie is astounding; so sweet and floral. The Glengoyne is slightly thicker with wood and spiced flavours, and was a wedding gift from my best man so I enjoy it carefully. That's nearly all gone now too.
Back to Jagermeister straight from the freezer!
Baryonyx said:
Lefty said:
Nope. A blend is whisky made with grain whisky and whisky made from malted barley.
Monkey Shoulder is three single malts: Balvenie, Glenfiddich and Kininvie.
With that minor stumbling block out of the way, you will at least concede that the bottle calls it a blended single malt whisky and therefore, confusion may arise, especially among those who have known the touch of a woman. Monkey Shoulder is three single malts: Balvenie, Glenfiddich and Kininvie.
As I type, I am drinking the last of my Monkey Shoulder. It's a nice slugging whisky but I have some Dalwhinnie 15 YO and a Glengoyne 14 YO that are both better sipping whiskies. The Dalwhinnie is astounding; so sweet and floral. The Glengoyne is slightly thicker with wood and spiced flavours, and was a wedding gift from my best man so I enjoy it carefully. That's nearly all gone now too.
Back to Jagermeister straight from the freezer!
Quite like Monkey Shoulder and an ideal whisky to help get you into malts IMO
Scotch Whisky Categories
The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 formally define five categories of Scotch Whisky. The relevant category description must appear clearly and prominently on every bottle of Scotch Whisky sold.
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
A Scotch Whisky distilled at a single distillery (i) from water and malted barley without the addition of any other cereals, and (ii) by batch distillation in pot stills. From 23 November 2012, Single Malt Scotch Whisky must be bottled in Scotland.
Single Grain Scotch Whisky
A Scotch Whisky distilled at a single distillery (i) from water and malted barley with or without whole grains of other malted or unmalted cereals, and (ii) which does not comply with the definition of Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Blended Scotch Whisky
A blend of one or more Single Malt Scotch Whiskies with one or more Single Grain Scotch Whiskies.
Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
A blend of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies, which have been distilled at more than one distillery.
Blended Grain Scotch Whisky
A blend of Single Grain Scotch Whiskies, which have been distilled at more than one distillery
source- http://www.scotch-whisky.org.uk/understanding-scot...
Scotch Whisky Categories
The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 formally define five categories of Scotch Whisky. The relevant category description must appear clearly and prominently on every bottle of Scotch Whisky sold.
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
A Scotch Whisky distilled at a single distillery (i) from water and malted barley without the addition of any other cereals, and (ii) by batch distillation in pot stills. From 23 November 2012, Single Malt Scotch Whisky must be bottled in Scotland.
Single Grain Scotch Whisky
A Scotch Whisky distilled at a single distillery (i) from water and malted barley with or without whole grains of other malted or unmalted cereals, and (ii) which does not comply with the definition of Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Blended Scotch Whisky
A blend of one or more Single Malt Scotch Whiskies with one or more Single Grain Scotch Whiskies.
Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
A blend of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies, which have been distilled at more than one distillery.
Blended Grain Scotch Whisky
A blend of Single Grain Scotch Whiskies, which have been distilled at more than one distillery
source- http://www.scotch-whisky.org.uk/understanding-scot...
Lefty said:
Agreed, it's a really drinkable everyday dram.
Plus, a PH'er was brand manager for Monkey Shoulder for a number of years I believe!
That's me. I actually moved to the USA and now run Monkey Shoulder USA, as well as our bourbon business. I'm glad people like the whisky, its made with very good juice indeed. Plus, a PH'er was brand manager for Monkey Shoulder for a number of years I believe!
I built up the brand in the UK when it was absolutely tiny, about 5 or 6 years ago, but its really picking up now as more and more people get into Scotch whisky.
As you guys have said, its really easy to drink, but its got malt character and quality. Its not trying to compete with Ardbeg, Balvenie, Glendronach and the other enthusiast whiskies - its at a different pricepoint, and for different times. For some reason there's this impression that bourbon gets to have all the fun, be in cocktails and on nights out, and Scotch is for serious contemplation...Monkey argues otherwise.
I'll shut up now.
Wadeski said:
Lefty said:
Agreed, it's a really drinkable everyday dram.
Plus, a PH'er was brand manager for Monkey Shoulder for a number of years I believe!
That's me. I actually moved to the USA and now run Monkey Shoulder USA, as well as our bourbon business. I'm glad people like the whisky, its made with very good juice indeed. Plus, a PH'er was brand manager for Monkey Shoulder for a number of years I believe!
I built up the brand in the UK when it was absolutely tiny, about 5 or 6 years ago, but its really picking up now as more and more people get into Scotch whisky.
As you guys have said, its really easy to drink, but its got malt character and quality. Its not trying to compete with Ardbeg, Balvenie, Glendronach and the other enthusiast whiskies - its at a different pricepoint, and for different times. For some reason there's this impression that bourbon gets to have all the fun, be in cocktails and on nights out, and Scotch is for serious contemplation...Monkey argues otherwise.
I'll shut up now.
I want your old job...
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