William Grant & Sons Monkey Shoulder NV 750ml

This blended Scotch opens with a bright, fresh-cut apple aroma. On the palate, butterscotch richness gives way to mild hints of smoke and juicy citrus. This versatile pour could be enjoyed on its own or recommended for mixing.

A lovely blend of single malts from William Grant & Sons' three Dufftown distilleries, Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, and Kininivie. Pretty brass color; superb clarity. Out of the sniffing gate, it smells of brown rice, breakfast cereal, malt, and cardboard; subsequent inhalations discover deeper scents, including malted milk balls, allspice, clove, and mince meat. Entry features deeply grainy tastes that are dry; midpalate is toasty, nutty/nougat-like and just a touch fruity (tropical fruit). Concludes dusty dry, medium long, and woody.