weller_tex Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I picked up a bottle of Monkey Shoulder for $29.99 at Spec's a while back and started drinking it this week. 43% ABV, a nice blended malt (no grain whisky). It is supposedly a blend of Kininvie, Balvenie, and Glenfiddich. If so I like it a lot better than entry level Glenfiddich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I've got one in the bunker as well. It does look a little orange in the bottle but a solid reasonably priced blend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutton Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I agree with you both - this is a solid SM blend and a good one for those who aren't a fan of Scotch to try. For the price, you aren't out much more than a bourbon that didn't catch your fancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadewood Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 William Grant targets this product to bartenders to use in making cocktails. It's only the young side, no age statement but I'm guessing probably 6-8 years. I think it's very solid pour for the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camduncan Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 It sits at the $35-$40 price range here, and has proved a hit with several scotch drinkers I know regardless of how they enjoy their pour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiskyRI Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Everyone I've served it to has really enjoyed it. I think it is one of the better value drams under $40. Good mouthfeel and a richness that is a bit unexpected given it's price. Typically $30-$32 is what I've seen here I the Northeast. The marketing focus behind it is very interesting. Grant is trying to skip a generation and go for the youth market who don't give whisky a second glance. They've had a fair bit of success doing so. We'll how long it lasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 A new whisky for a new generation and I think they've hit their mark, good value here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 It sits at the $35-$40 price range here, and has proved a hit with several scotch drinkers I know regardless of how they enjoy their pour.I can see that. I bought a bottle when I saw it at $24. It's very solid and has that nice combo of Balvenie and Glenfiddich that you would want. Definitely recommended for those who want a tasty value pour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dohidied Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Monkey Shoulder is delicious whisky. I'm no Scotch expert, so my opinion is not from on high. Sweet, malty, nice pot still character. I love vatting Scotch in my glass. Today, I poured some Monkey Shoulder and threw in some 90s era Sheep Dip. Beautiful, malty, slightly peaty whisky. These malt blends blend together beautifully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAINWRIGHT Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) Really MS is a fairly enjoyable pour overall,good enough to drink neat and cheap enough not to feel guilty using it in a cocktail for the $26 it commands around here.It is not something I find myself reaching for continually but it's definitely good enough to serve when company is over and it won't raise any leering glances. Edited August 14, 2013 by WAINWRIGHT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Yep, it is a very nice value find and quite tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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