Monkey Shoulder

Monkey Shoulder is a brand of Scotch whisky produced by William Grant & Sons in Scotland. Monkey Shoulder is a blended malt whisky, one of a small number of whiskies in this style.[1] As of 2023, Monkey Shoulder is the world's third best-selling brand of Scotch whisky, trailing Johnnie Walker and The Macallan.[2]

Monkey Shoulder
TypeScotch whisky
ManufacturerWilliam Grant & Sons
Country of origin Scotland
Introduced2003
Alcohol by volume 43%
WebsiteMonkey Shoulder

History

Monkey Shoulder was introduced in 2003 as a brand of blended malt whisky (formerly called "vatted malt whisky") primarily for mixing, occupying a middle ground between blended Scotch (which can contain grain whisky) and single malt whisky (which cannot).[3] Originally a blend from the Balvenie, Glenfiddich, and Kininvie distilleries, its current composition is not publicly known, although its constituent malt whiskies originate from the Speyside region.[4]

The name refers to a repetitive strain injury that distillery workers once commonly were afflicted with after long shifts of turning malt by hand.[5]

Blends
  • Monkey Shoulder Batch 27
  • Smokey Monkey Batch 9, a blend that includes Islay whiskies

References
  1. Bryson, Lew (21 October 2014). Tasting Whiskey. Storey Publishing. p. 182. ISBN 978-1612123011.
  2. "2023 Annual Brands Report". Drinks International. January 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  3. Difford, Simon. "The Monkey Shoulder story". Difford's Guide. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  4. "Monkey Shoulder profile". scotchwhisky.com. Whiskypedia. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  5. Difford, Simon. "What's in a name?". Difford's Guide. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
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