Whisky "Monkey Shoulder", 0.7 L
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Tasting Notes
Whiskey light amber color.
The taste of whiskey is smooth, rounded, vanilla, with hints of honey and orange, light menthol aftertaste.
The aroma of whiskey malty sweetness and nuances of custard, jelly, banana.
Whiskey is perfect as a digestif, as a component of cocktails, with a cigar.
Interesting Facts
Monkey Shoulder - whiskey created by mixing malt three best plants Speyside - Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Kininvie. Triple malt whiskey gives smooth and rich taste, allowing not only enjoy it as an excellent digestif, but also to create the basis for his interesting and delicious cocktails. Name "Monkey" whiskey was named after the old winemaker from the factory William Grant, one of the few who did malting barley by hand with a wooden shovel. Due to repeated bending over with a shovel during a turn, a man was injured shoulder and the nickname "Monkey". Today, working methods have changed, and manual labor is no longer used.
Whiskey produced in small batch 27 burbonovyh barrels and bottled with a unique design, three brass monkeys symbolize the three malt components that make up a coherent whole.
Producer's description
The independent family company William Grant & Sons was founded by William Grant in 1886, today his tradition is continued by the fifth generation of the family. Drinks William Grant & Sons are known all over the world, they are sold in more than 180 countries. William Grant & Sons Ltd has been named "Best Distillery of the Year" many times. Today, the company owns excellent distilleries located in the famous Speyside region. The abundance of pure spring water, the high professionalism of employees and respect for old traditions allow the company's products to meet the highest quality standards.
