Tasting Notes  Simply put, Monkey Shoulder is 3 superior single malts blended together at a lower price with no age statement. YOU know two of them well...Balvenie and Gelnfiddich. The third is Kininvie, a rare malt owned by William Grant as well. Malt sugar, citrus, and baking spice on the nose. The palate is well-rounded malt with just a touch of oak spice, caramel and cocoa as well. Don't want to fork over $70-$100 for Balvenie, try Monkey for $30. It's a steal!  The BEST Deal in Scotch is this Blended Malt.