Monkey Shoulder The Original

Monkey Shoulder takes its curious name from a 19th-century malthouse ailment — the stooped shoulder maltmen developed from hours of turning barley by hand. It's a tribute to that old craft, reimagined for the modern cocktail bar.

Blended from single malts sourced from three storied Speyside distilleries — Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Kininvie — and matured in first-fill bourbon casks, this is a whisky built for versatility. Expect bright orange zest, creamy vanilla, and warm honey on the nose, with a smooth, spiced-oak finish that holds its own in a cocktail without disappearing.

Equally happy neat, on the rocks, or as the backbone of an Old Fashioned — Monkey Shoulder earned its reputation as the bartender's whisky for good reason.