Hosrt, please don’t say that you are a senior taster. You are the EXECUTIVE taster. Such powerful knowledge you have about whiskey, stop being modest 😉
@joeydupre6153
3 ай бұрын
Him taking a second sip is the sure sign of a great whiskey.
@harrr53
2 жыл бұрын
I like Monkey Shoulder, and I really recommend it to anyone starting to get into Scotch. Its main competitor on my shelf is another very interesting and well priced Blended Malt: JW Green Label.
@joeyjuandiaz6195
Жыл бұрын
I love monkey shoulder and black label
@ocan1033
Жыл бұрын
Green Label is going to set you back a few bucks more, no?
@samuelrodriguez6707
Жыл бұрын
It’s main competitor is Naked Malt
@LGseeker
Жыл бұрын
Green Label is around $75 and Monkey Shoulder cost about $35 in my area.
@justincase5124
Жыл бұрын
Cutty Sark Prohibition.....50% abv.....can't go wrong!
@ashutoshsingh221
2 жыл бұрын
5:05 no matter how many time Horst has told us that the chair on which he sits is not made from leather but Chinese stuff. It always amazes me
@UncannyAleman
2 жыл бұрын
😁😁😁
@gary9816
8 ай бұрын
So Chinese ppl can’t make good chairs?
@defm1
2 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite budget dram. Here in the US it (usually) has a wood cork top and it's 43% abv.
@andrewstevenson1955
2 жыл бұрын
Monkey Shoulder is a very good Vatted Malt which is a traditional Speysider. Absolutely Delicious 😋 Thank you Horst for another wonderful informative review!
@mistermehta6875
2 жыл бұрын
how is the finish? long or medium?
@kiloton1920
2 жыл бұрын
@@mistermehta6875 short
@mistermehta6875
2 жыл бұрын
@@kiloton1920 fudu scotch then... What's your favorite on regular days?
@kiloton1920
2 жыл бұрын
@@mistermehta6875 I apologize, I was just joking and actually have no idea what these terms mean, but I am curious. I never got into drinking whiskey or scotch other than jack Daniel’s when I was in high school. But I did get into vodka (mainly vodka tonic drink) and red wine at one point in my life. Russian river valley/ Sonoma county coastal red wines are my favorite. What do you recommend as the most collective bottles of whiskey and scotch to buy as investments?
@boaz08
Жыл бұрын
Finally picked this up, since it was only 19.99 in France. I've been a fan of Laphroaig for a few years and at first I was a bit underwhelmed by it (obviously due to being used to the strong smoke flavour) but now I'm starting to appreciate it. It's not a very complex whisky, but the flavors it does have, are very pronounced and balanced.
@Ianfonnie
2 жыл бұрын
My first blended Scotch and was immediately struck by the floral honey on the nose. If you're new to whiskey u can't go wrong with Monkey Shoulder 🥃
@svw1978
2 жыл бұрын
Dat was ook de mijne mijn eerste blend en whisky die ik ooit had geproefd! Welke whisky drink jij graag?
@callanmckelvie2678
2 жыл бұрын
I destroyed my last bottle, purists would go "meh", but it is really quite good for a blended!!
@ocan1033
Жыл бұрын
Actually I've seen quite a few purists give it the thumbs-up. Something to be said for a well done blend.
@pwhit685
2 жыл бұрын
Just had a dram with you Horst! Thank you for the review!
@BadenBattleBase
2 жыл бұрын
Perfect for the Rusty Nail, 2 parts of this and 1 part Drambuie over ice with a garnish of lemon zest, my favourite Cocktail.
@mhtube01
2 ай бұрын
I agree Monkey Shoulder is a well priced and very enjoyable scotch! I've purchased several bottles over time and it's always consistent. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a quality, affordable sipper that you can enjoy on the regular.
@happymonk4206
7 ай бұрын
I asked at a liquor dept. about a beginner scotch for a bourbon lover. He suggested Monkey Sholder. I think it will be my introduction to scotch. He said try it streight, take a taste. Tjen add a single ice cube, swerl it for a bit, then compair the taste
@condewit93
2 жыл бұрын
One of our favorites! It is a staple in our house.
@stianaslaksen5799
Жыл бұрын
You, Mr., is not the senior taster, you are the Master taster. Master of all whiskey tasters in fact. I've had this bottle a couple times, and it's ok.
@brendanjamieson
2 жыл бұрын
Been quite a few years since I've picked this up but 5:49 convinced me to give this another go very soon! :D
@markcourtney2205
Жыл бұрын
Love this drop it just gets better the more you have it.Very tasty Whisky indeed I highly recommend it.
@DylanZ1201
11 ай бұрын
I was surprised by how good this whisky tastes straight, or on the rocks. Especially considering it’s mainly marketed as a whisky to make mixers with.
@cssims1981
2 жыл бұрын
Monkey shoulder is pretty good and especially for the price
@ayushsharma7767
Жыл бұрын
What is the price??
@davidsaul2707
Жыл бұрын
@@ayushsharma7767 $30 to $35
@gervasioalfaro5646
2 жыл бұрын
Here in argentina costs 29 usd. And j.w. black label 19 usd (both 750ml) so i pay that extra 10 dolars without a doubt. Good blended malt price/quality relation.
@hackshawridge
3 ай бұрын
I love this whiskey.. I alwags go back to this!
@Whiskycom
3 ай бұрын
Understandable 😄
@Darragh1
2 жыл бұрын
FINALLY x numbers of years later you finally did a review of Monkey Shoulder my favourite blended 'malt' whiskey! Going to get a cup of tea and watch. :)
@nitishkulkarni929
2 жыл бұрын
Such a coincidence. I was searching for your review of Monkey Shoulder last evening, contemplating if I should buy it or not and lo! You've uploaded a video of the same today! Thank you
@nomo9344
Жыл бұрын
I'm delighted that, given your level of expertise, you really liked this whisky, as so many "purists" would look the other way. It was my go-to several years ago before I really started enjoying American bourbons. I just might have to revisit.
@oiinahgiiusadurrybrahchuck7209
2 жыл бұрын
One of the first good blended whiskies I had. Dimple and Monkey Shoulder are the only blends I have developed a soft spot for.
@cliffnorman178
2 жыл бұрын
Please find and taste Naked Grouse blended malt . In my opinion it is far superior to Monkey Shoulder.
@cliffnorman178
2 жыл бұрын
I truly believe that Naked Grouse blended malt is far superior to Monkey Shoulder, which I find bland and should be used purely as a whisky for mixing with colas and similar drinks.
@the-enders
Жыл бұрын
I’m trying to get into scotch and someone referred this to me as a good introduction. I’m looking forward to tasting it!
@ricardow7224
Жыл бұрын
Great intro
@BillyBobDingledorf
Жыл бұрын
Buy a bottle already and give us your honest feedback.
@the-enders
Жыл бұрын
@@BillyBobDingledorf already did. I had to start with a little ice at first but now enjoy it neat. Great starter for me
@BillyBobDingledorf
Жыл бұрын
@@the-enders Thank you.
@TILxVALHALLA
Жыл бұрын
Just bought a bottle about 10 minutes ago.
@joshuakalin718
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been waiting for this one! Lovely review. Thank you!
@MBFModernHomesteading
Жыл бұрын
Congrats on 100K!
@Whiskycom
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@joace8575
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for reviewing this whisky! It's one of my favorite $30 choices, but I really wanted to hear your take on it. Thanks again brother!
@farshadp6114
2 жыл бұрын
Greeting Horst and thank you for the review. I was sitting outside yesterday and going through whiskies in my local bottle shop website and as I filter the result price low to high, this whisky came up first and I was thinking what kind of silly name is that. This morning I got notification from KZitem about your new review and when I saw you are reviewing this whisky I was so shocked. I have never had this but definitely will buy ot soon.
@MrNiceKnife
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds tasty, looks like I might give it a try after I’m done with a recent purchase of Jameson Black barrel.
@groberti
2 жыл бұрын
it is a super boring one tbh not worth the money. try it at a bar if you can instead
@clarenceboddicker7708
2 жыл бұрын
@@groberti I agree. It is boring. I bougth it for $70 in my shithole country (norway). Awful purchase.
@nikolakopun6779
10 ай бұрын
I just like Monkey Shoulder, fruity, easy to sip and very aromatic. Amazing bottle design and I pick it up always at discount for 19.99€
@chriscronin4849
2 жыл бұрын
I love it on the rocks!
@chronovore3726
Жыл бұрын
This might be the best budget scotch.
@davelee5973
Жыл бұрын
hi glad to see you have not seen you doing a review or i might of been sleeping ,nice back drop
@goldfish2289
2 жыл бұрын
I wonder who broke his back the most in times to produce whiskey. What was his name and what did he make with love and dedication
@CesarzBarakus
2 жыл бұрын
Without this overwhelmnig spiceness, Monkey Shoulder could be a perfect blended malt. IMO
@tectonicbrewing4168
2 жыл бұрын
I have wanted to see this video for a while. Thanks for the review. Does any one get an overwhelming off flavor (called baby-sick) flavour in this whisky
@nubbinthemonkey
Жыл бұрын
I really don't like the MS. Some of the flavors are a bit too strong and offensive to me. The only other scotch I've had is Glenlivet 12, which I found much milder and easier to drink.
@Megawatt
2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you enjoyed it more than I did. Seemed a little flat to me.
@sameenperera3808
3 ай бұрын
Which one is best monkey shoulder or Maker's Mark?.
@Whiskycom
3 ай бұрын
Both are good in their own way. Monkey Shoulder has more floral, spicy notes and Maker's Mark has more of the typical bourbon character with lots of sweetness.
@BillyBobDingledorf
Жыл бұрын
Monkey Shoulder is my preferred moderately priced blended scotch, but it's nowhere near as complex as this review suggests. It's pretty simple, it's relatively smooth and most importantly it doesn't do anything wrong. That's it! Easily worth the $30 it costs here. OK already. Perhaps my pallet isn't that sophisticated. I'm very happy with Monkey Shoulder, that should be OK with you. :)
@ramencurry6672
2 жыл бұрын
He’s awesome. He should be in a future spider man movie
@patriciopatricio4035
Ай бұрын
Ok . Price and Quality it's ok? For You ?
@Whiskycom
Ай бұрын
Definitely!
@gustavjansson6499
Жыл бұрын
I just picked up a bottle of this one, so i wonder is this a bottle i should save up on when have a glass or should I drink it when ever i feel for a glass of whisky?
@Whiskycom
Жыл бұрын
If you want to reward yourself, other whiskies are better suited. Monkey Shoulder is a whisky you can drink, whenever you feel like it.
@gustavjansson6499
Жыл бұрын
@@Whiskycom tips on other whiskys that reward myself with? I am thinking Highland Park 12, 18 or 21 for example, especially since i really like the 12 YO
@daisaacnyk8172
Жыл бұрын
can you do one for Smokey Monkey?
@ThineLesser
Жыл бұрын
Fine exquisity. That's what's up.
@Redline815
2 ай бұрын
Are you drinking cognac
@Whiskycom
2 ай бұрын
Not really
@keithrichman6918
Жыл бұрын
I love me some Monkey Shoulder!
@danmac0
10 ай бұрын
Monkeys are and each other's shoulders, not on the shoulders of the bottle
@telapitel6105
2 жыл бұрын
Pls do SCAPA SKIREN
@farklestaxbaum4945
Жыл бұрын
Really not a fan of this one, Im getting taste of cheap Pinot Grigio white wine, reminds me of Tomatin Dualchas (which I did not like)
@Redline815
2 ай бұрын
But yr glass type wrong true glass in the rock
@Whiskycom
2 ай бұрын
We usually drink our whiskies neat because the coldness of the ice affects our taste buds. Horst has designed this glass individually based on his experience to retain as much of the flavour as possible.
@jeffswhiskeylounge509
2 жыл бұрын
One of the few whiskeys I cannot touch. The malt is simply too strong, too overwhelming. Sorry for being extreme, but Monkey Shoulder smells and tastes like vomit to me.
@tofu8688
3 ай бұрын
You're a weird guy bro
@stugtodd2778
2 жыл бұрын
Total rip-off. Tastes like cheap generic blended whisky available in the UK (Bell's, Grouse etc).
@milanprokes7932
2 жыл бұрын
Das ischt fokin‘ unglaublich wie Sie auch englisch speaken, do not vernachlässigen Sie den deutschen Channel! Ich Thank Ihnen herzlich
@tommydavies4911
2 жыл бұрын
Wow get a grip
@aaabbb9719
2 жыл бұрын
Stinks
@JuanLagos
2 жыл бұрын
Overrated, bland and uninspiring, in my humble opinion.
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