Monkey Shoulder Batch 27 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 700mLThe Monkey Shoulder scotch whisky may be suggested by the producers for mixing in cocktails, it''s flavours in isolation shows notes of marmalade, cocoa and malt. Vanilla and spice think nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon with a hint of aniseed. Creamy palate hints of berry fruit. Toasted barley, cloves and butterscotch. Manuka honey, hot buttered toast and dried apricot develop. Moderate in length with spicy oak and a hint of peppermint on the finish.

stir down with ice to the desired dilution and strain into a chilled coupe glass

with soft vanilla and light orange notes

but neatly off-set by acidity

or apple tart with vanilla ice cream

charcuterie boards

tropical fruit)

offering an alluring

lemon sorbet

The Scotch Whisky Masters 2015

Sophisticated and beautifully balanced on the palate — characteristic dry tannins from cinchona bark of exceptional structure and Dubonnet Rouge distinction

to let the full complexity of Woodford Reserve speak for itself

and come-hither