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Blended Malt Scotch
/ Monkey Shoulder • Speyside, Scotland • 40.0% ABV

Monkey Shoulder - Smokey Monkey

6.4
Score out of 10 Based on 19 reviews Latest review
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"Reviewers describe the aroma as featuring wood smoke, hot ashes, and toasted oak paired with sweeter elements such as honey, melon, citrus peel, and herbal notes. On the palate, several descriptions highlight earthy peat, coal, and black pepper balanced by sweet vanilla, cinnamon, and bright citrus. The finish is reported to carry drying smoke, ash, spent charcoal, citrus, and toffee notes. However, opinions diverge sharply on the overall character, as multiple reviewers strongly criticize the taste as acrid, artificial, and reminiscent of liquid smoke."

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Monkey Shoulder - Smokey Monkey

Monkey Shoulder - Smokey Monkey

Whisky ·Blended Malt ·Scotch · 40.0%
Monkey Shoulder · Speyside, Scotland
6.4
/ 10 from 19 reviews Latest review
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No community reviews yet (0/5)
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AI Summary

"Reviewers describe the aroma as featuring wood smoke, hot ashes, and toasted oak paired with sweeter elements such as honey, melon, citrus peel, and herbal notes. On the palate, several descriptions highlight earthy peat, coal, and black pepper balanced by sweet vanilla, cinnamon, and bright citrus. The finish is reported to carry drying smoke, ash, spent charcoal, citrus, and toffee notes. However, opinions diverge sharply on the overall character, as multiple reviewers strongly criticize the taste as acrid, artificial, and reminiscent of liquid smoke."

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Selectively Matured Cool Climate Matured Bourbon Cask Pot Still Distillation Peated Malt
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Loved for

  • Ginger
  • Peaty
  • Malt
  • Soft

Criticized for

  • Smoke

Flavor profile

  • Peaty & Smoky smokey, smoky, peated 13/19
  • Spicy & Herbal black pepper, ginger, cinnamon 8/19
  • Cereal & Nutty malt, barley, grain 8/19
  • Sweet & Confectionery vanilla, sweet, caramel 7/19
  • Fruity citrus, orange, bergamot 6/19

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