MONKEY SHOULDER Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl

Description

The MONKEY SHOULDER Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, 70 cl, is a fruity whisky originating from Scotland and sold by the Monkey Shoulder brand.

This whisky is a Scottish whisky. Scotland is home to the largest number of active malt distilleries, with over 97 known distilleries. Most often and by tradition, distilleries employ double distillation, a practice regulated since the 17th century. This underscores how much the famous "scotch whiskey," known for its taste qualities, is part of Scottish heritage. Five main regions are commonly recognized: the Lowlands to the south and the Highlands to the north, the two largest and most likely better-known ones; Speyside to the northeast; Campbeltown and the islands (Orkney, Skye, Mull, Jura, and Arran); and finally, the Isle of Islay, which likely has the highest density of malt distilleries in the country.

This whisky also carries spicy notes. The spicy aspects of whisky mainly come from the wood of the cask in which it was matured. The wood was heated during the cask's construction, and the wood was pre-toasted if the cask previously held Bourbon. Mastering this wood toasting is crucial and influences the transfer of these spicy notes to the whisky. The most common spice notes are vanilla, pepper, and cinnamon. Notably, rye, a cereal, imparts a remarkable peppery spiciness to the whisky. Try smelling Bulliet Green Label Bourbon made with 95% rye, and you'll understand.

This MONKEY SHOULDER Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, 70 cl, is a fruity whisky, evoking a sense of lightness in aromas and flavors on the palate. The yeast used plays an essential role in the final result, and in general, when a whisky is neither peated, smoky, nor iodized, fruity aromas can be sensed. The major fruit families are stone fruits like peaches, pears, and apples; berries; citrus fruits; as well as dried fruits like walnuts and fresh hazelnuts.