When it comes to whisky that works for both sipping and mixing, Monkey Shoulder has become a bartender favourite around the world. From craft cocktail bars to your favourite neighbourhood pub, this blended malt Scotch has earned a permanent spot on the back bar — and for good reason.
If you’ve been wondering why bartenders reach for Monkey Shoulder so often (and why it might just become your new go-to), here’s the inside scoop.
Made for Mixing Without Compromise
Most whiskies taste great neat but lose character when mixed. Monkey Shoulder is different — it was designed with cocktails in mind.
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100% malt whisky from Speyside, giving it richness and depth
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Vanilla, spice, and citrus notes that complement, not overpower, mixers
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Smooth finish that makes it approachable for all palates
Bartender-Tested, Guest-Approved
"It’s versatile and consistent — I can make a perfect whisky sour every time," says Andre, head bartender at a popular Jakarta cocktail bar.
"Guests love that it’s smooth enough to sip but still stands up in a highball," adds Nadia, who runs a busy rooftop bar.
These pros love Monkey Shoulder because it:
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Works across classic cocktails (Old Fashioned, Whisky Sour, Highball)
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Adapts easily to creative twists like the Monkey Jam Sour
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Is priced right for quality — meaning bars can serve it often without blowing budgets
3 Bartender-Approved Monkey Shoulder Cocktails to Try at Home
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50ml Monkey Shoulder
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120ml ginger ale
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Orange wedge
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50ml Monkey Shoulder
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15ml sugar syrup
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2 dashes Angostura bitters
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Orange zest
3. Monkey Sour
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50ml Monkey Shoulder
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20ml lemon juice
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20ml sugar syrup
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Optional egg white for foam
Why You’ll Love It Too
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Approachable: Smooth, easy-drinking flavour
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Versatile: Great neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails
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Value: Premium quality at a mid-range price
It’s the kind of bottle you can pour for a whisky newbie or a seasoned drinker and get the same happy reaction.
