Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky – 70cl 40%

Monkey Shoulder is a Scotch whisky blended from three of Speyside’s finest single malts (Balvenie, Glenfiddich and Kininvie) using batches of just 27 casks for a smoother, richer taste. Nose: An elegant, stylish nose of marmalade, cocoa and malt. Plenty of vanilla and a sprinkling of winter spice (nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon) alongside a mouth-watering hint of aniseed. Palate: Very malty, creamy delivery with a suggestion of berry fruit. Juicy toasted barley, cloves and butterscotch. Manuka honey, hot-buttered-toast and dried apricot develop. Finish: Medium length, spicy oak and a hint of peppermint on the tail. Overall: According to the Monkey Shoulder website: Some say it tastes just like riding bareback on the wild moors of Scotland with a flame haired maiden on Christmas morning. Others agree it tastes like 007 wearing a tuxedo wetsuit. This is whisky to be enjoyed.