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Monkey Shoulder Batch 27 Whiskey 750ml
Monkey Shoulder
SKU 59046

Monkey Shoulder Batch 27 Whiskey 750ml

$28.99 - $28.99
$28.99
$28.99 - $28.99
$28.99
Availability:
15 available

Monkey Shoulder Batch 27 represents a deliberate shift toward richer, sweeter maturation within the acclaimed triple-malt Scotch series, blending carefully matched single casks from Glenfiddich, The Glenlivet, and Balvenie. As the third numbered release in the Batch program, this expression prioritizes extended contact with ex-sherry oak, yielding a spirit defined by toasted almond, blackcurrant compote, cinnamon bark, and a clean, dry finish.

Available in a standard 750ml bottle, the whiskey bridges the gap between everyday sipping and occasion drinking. Its inherent sweetness smooths out aggressive spirits in stirred cocktails like the Manhattan or Vieux Carré, while the moderate mouthfeel holds up well neat when paired with a single sphere of clear ice. Collectors track the Batch numbering system because each iteration captures distinct warehouse conditions and cask selections, making this edition particularly sought after for its pronounced sherry character.

Sealed and ready to drink upon arrival, this 750ml portion needs no decanting or resting period before opening. Order this specific Bottling to access the refined, sherry-forward direction that defines later Batch releases, combining approachable Speyside harmony with enough structural depth to satisfy experienced whisky drinkers.

"Monkey Shoulder is a vatted whisky that despite being a blend of three distillery's malts is so rare that shots on the west coast of the U.S. have typically sold for $20 a glass... when entire bottles sell for under $30. I encountered a bottle of Monkey Shoulder on a recent trip to New York for all of $27 and snapped it up. (The name is a reference to a malady suffered by floor malters, who get sore shoulders by working their oversized barley shovels for hours on end.

The whisky has no age statement but is a blend of three Speyside whiskys: Glenfiddich, Balvenie, and Kininvie, with 27 casks total selected for each bottling by malt master David Stewart.

By and large it's a classic Speyside whisky. The big malty character offers light, brown-sugar sweetness, backed by notes of heather and, intriguingly, distinct touches of iodine. Underneath that you'll find cooked fruits, chewy toffee, and notes of incense. It's more exotic than you'd think. I keep going back to this malt... it's an easy whisky to like but one that invites tons of discovery. Now that availability is finally expanding, keep an eye out for it."
Country: Scotland
Bottle Size: 750ml
Producer: Monkey Shoulder
Proof: 86
Monkey Shoulder

Monkey Shoulder Batch 27 represents a deliberate shift toward richer, sweeter maturation within the acclaimed triple-malt Scotch series, blending carefully matched single casks from Glenfiddich, The Glenlivet, and Balvenie. As the third numbered release in the Batch program, this expression prioritizes extended contact with ex-sherry oak, yielding a spirit defined by toasted almond, blackcurrant compote, cinnamon bark, and a clean, dry finish.

Available in a standard 750ml bottle, the whiskey bridges the gap between everyday sipping and occasion drinking. Its inherent sweetness smooths out aggressive spirits in stirred cocktails like the Manhattan or Vieux Carré, while the moderate mouthfeel holds up well neat when paired with a single sphere of clear ice. Collectors track the Batch numbering system because each iteration captures distinct warehouse conditions and cask selections, making this edition particularly sought after for its pronounced sherry character.

Sealed and ready to drink upon arrival, this 750ml portion needs no decanting or resting period before opening. Order this specific Bottling to access the refined, sherry-forward direction that defines later Batch releases, combining approachable Speyside harmony with enough structural depth to satisfy experienced whisky drinkers.

"Monkey Shoulder is a vatted whisky that despite being a blend of three distillery's malts is so rare that shots on the west coast of the U.S. have typically sold for $20 a glass... when entire bottles sell for under $30. I encountered a bottle of Monkey Shoulder on a recent trip to New York for all of $27 and snapped it up. (The name is a reference to a malady suffered by floor malters, who get sore shoulders by working their oversized barley shovels for hours on end.

The whisky has no age statement but is a blend of three Speyside whiskys: Glenfiddich, Balvenie, and Kininvie, with 27 casks total selected for each bottling by malt master David Stewart.

By and large it's a classic Speyside whisky. The big malty character offers light, brown-sugar sweetness, backed by notes of heather and, intriguingly, distinct touches of iodine. Underneath that you'll find cooked fruits, chewy toffee, and notes of incense. It's more exotic than you'd think. I keep going back to this malt... it's an easy whisky to like but one that invites tons of discovery. Now that availability is finally expanding, keep an eye out for it."
Country: Scotland
Bottle Size: 750ml
Producer: Monkey Shoulder
Proof: 86