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Monkey Shoulder. Three whiskies.
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The regular and the smoked side by side
Monkey Shoulder was devised for the bar: a blended malt of Speyside malts that can go straight into a cocktail without fuss. The Smokey Monkey is the same idea with smoke added, from Highland peat instead of Islay peat.
We have both on the shelf, so you can see the difference in one go. If you are not sure which one you need, give us a call. That is what we are here for.
The two bottles
Both at 40 percent, both blended malt.
Monkey Shoulder
Monkey Shoulder, blended malt of Speyside malts. 40%, 70 cl.
€ 36,49
Named after an occupational disease
- Monkey Shoulder in four facts
- Monkey shoulderthe nickname for the shoulder complaint of maltsters.
- 3Speyside malts formed the original recipe.
- 40%the bottling strength of both bottles.
- Highlandthe origin of the peat in the Smokey Monkey.
The name comes from the malting house. Anyone who turned barley by hand for days on the malting floor suffered from an arm that afterwards remained hanging somewhat limp. In trade language that was called a monkey shoulder. William Grant & Sons used that name for a blended malt from Speyside.
A blended malt consists exclusively of malt whisky, but from several distilleries. There is no grain whisky in it. The original recipe was built from three Speyside malts of the house itself; the brand makes no statements about the current composition.
The Smokey Monkey was added later, at the insistence of bartenders who asked for a smoky version. The peat for it comes from the mainland and not from Islay, which gives a different, drier smoke. Both bottles are filled at forty percent.
The name is an occupational disease, not a distillery.
Frequently asked questions about Monkey Shoulder
How much Monkey Shoulder does ’t Bockje have in stock?
Two bottles: the regular Monkey Shoulder and the smoky Smokey Monkey. Both available at the moment.
Where does the name come from?
From the maltings. Maltsters who turned barley by hand for days ended up with an arm that afterwards hung a little limp; in trade language that was called a monkey shoulder.
What is a blended malt?
A whisky made solely from malt whisky, but from several distilleries. It contains no grain whisky, which sets it apart from a regular blend.
Which distilleries are in it?
The original recipe was built from three Speyside malts from William Grant & Sons. The brand makes no statements about the current composition.
What is Smokey Monkey?
The smoked version. The peat comes from the Scottish mainland and not from Islay, which gives a drier smoke. This bottle is also at forty percent.
Can I reserve a bottle and collect it in Bathmen?
That is possible. Order online and choose pickup, or call us on 0570 541 278 and we will set it aside. Pickup at Brink 2 is free.
Order, collect or drop by
- In stock in our shop at Brink 2 in Bathmen
- Available to order online and have delivered, including abroad
- Order online or collect in Bathmen
- Personal advice via 0570 541 278 or info@bockje.nl
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 09.00–18.00, Saturday 09.00–17.00. Closed Monday and Sunday
Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18.
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Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18
- Tuesday to Friday 09.00 – 18.00
- Saturday 09.00 – 17.00
- Monday and Sunday closed