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== History == |
== History == |
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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 whiskey|blended Scotch]] (which can contain [[grain whisky]]) and [[single malt whisky]] (which cannot).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.diffordsguide.com/producer/1203/monkey-shoulder/story|title=The Monkey Shoulder story|website=Difford's Guide|last=Difford|first=Simon|accessdate=30 January 2023}}</ref> Originally a blend from the [[Balvenie distillery|Balvenie]], [[Glenfiddich distillery|Glenfiddich]], and [[Kininvie distillery|Kininvie]] distilleries, its current composition is not publicly known, although its constituent malt whiskies originate from the [[Speyside]] region.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://scotchwhisky.com/whiskypedia/2130/monkey-shoulder/|title=Monkey Shoulder profile|website=scotchwhisky.com|series=Whiskypedia|accessdate=30 January 2023}}</ref> |
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 whiskey|blended Scotch]] (which can contain [[grain whisky]]) and [[single malt whisky]] (which cannot).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.diffordsguide.com/producer/1203/monkey-shoulder/story|title=The Monkey Shoulder story|website=Difford's Guide|last=Difford|first=Simon|accessdate=30 January 2023}}</ref> Originally a blend from the [[Balvenie distillery|Balvenie]], [[Glenfiddich distillery|Glenfiddich]], and [[Kininvie distillery|Kininvie]] distilleries, its current composition is not publicly known, although its constituent malt whiskies originate from the [[Speyside|Speyside single malt]] region.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://scotchwhisky.com/whiskypedia/2130/monkey-shoulder/|title=Monkey Shoulder profile|website=scotchwhisky.com|series=Whiskypedia|accessdate=30 January 2023}}</ref> |
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The name refers to a [[repetitive strain injury]] that distillery workers once commonly were afflicted with after long shifts of turning [[malt]] by hand.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.diffordsguide.com/producer/1203/monkey-shoulder/name|title=What’s in a name?|website=Difford's Guide|last=Difford|first=Simon|accessdate=30 January 2023}}</ref> |
The name refers to a [[repetitive strain injury]] that distillery workers once commonly were afflicted with after long shifts of turning [[malt]] by hand.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.diffordsguide.com/producer/1203/monkey-shoulder/name|title=What’s in a name?|website=Difford's Guide|last=Difford|first=Simon|accessdate=30 January 2023}}</ref> |
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== Blends == |
== Blends == |
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Revision as of 01:11, 31 January 2023
| Type | Scotch whisky |
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| Manufacturer | William Grant & Sons |
| Country of origin | Scotland |
| Introduced | 2003 |
| Alcohol by volume | 43% |
| Website | 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]
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 single malt 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
- ^ Bryson, Lew (21 October 2014). Tasting Whiskey. Storey Publishing. p. 182. ISBN 1612123015.
- ^ "2023 Annual Brands Report". Drinks International. January 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ Difford, Simon. "The Monkey Shoulder story". Difford's Guide. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ "Monkey Shoulder profile". scotchwhisky.com. Whiskypedia. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ Difford, Simon. "What's in a name?". Difford's Guide. Retrieved 30 January 2023.