WHO MAKES MONKEY SHOULDER WHISKEY SERIES

We’re darting around the globe as we round-out this list, so let’s make a pit stop in Ireland. Crown Royal Noble Collection Wine Barrel FinishedĪ Canadian blend from brand golfers have undoubtedly seen, tasted and heard from, this expression is Crown Royal’s signature expression aged in Cabernet Sauvignon casks, which infuses a host of dark, fruity flavors that’s right up my alley. The result is a sweet, nutty, apple-y blend that fits-in nicely with certain cocktails.

Scottish whiskey, blended with American whiskey, aged in cider casks. I know we’ve been sticking mostly to scotch so far (which means whiskey made in Scotland) but I’m making an exception for Virginia Distillery Company’s Cider Cask-finshed whiskey because it’s so wonderfully unique. A blend that includes the likes of Talisker and Caol Ila means it’s a briny, heavily smoky whisky that may take some getting used to, but is worth it. But I wanted to take a moment to highlight my favorite whiskey of the Johnnies Walker line (yes, you heard that correctly): Johnnie Walker Green. Working our way back up the price ladder, most golfers know by now about Jonnie Walker’s Black and Blue varieties, each brilliant whiskies in their own right. It gives it a sweet, vanilla flavor that never goes wrong. Monkey Shoulder is a blend of three different whiskies that feature 100 percent barley. Here’s a whiskey in the affordable category that may not carry the same name recognition as others on this list, but a delicious whiskey all the same - and a good option for those looking to humble-brag their whiskey knowledge to their friends.

WHO MAKES MONKEY SHOULDER WHISKEY SERIES

It’s a versatile whiskey you can enjoy neat, on the rocks or in a mixed drink, and offers a series of buttery and fruity notes but without any lingering smoke. Chivas Regal 12Īnother affordable 12 year-blend that won’t steer you wrong is Chivas Regal 12. It’s a famous name in whiskey that used to go by the name “Black and White,” but I enjoy its orange creamy notes with the faintest hint of ashy smoke at the end. Buchanan’s DeLuxe 12Ĭontinuing on the theme of affordable blends, I’m never too far away from a bottle of Buchanan’s DeLuxe 12. The whiskey has some easy, breezy notes of honey and toffee that make for seamless sipping, and you can get the bottle personalized as part of Dewar’s “Make It Personal” campaign, which makes it a thoughtful and affordable gift for the whiskey-loving golfer in your life. Sticking on Dewar’s for a moment because why not, I tried the company’s 15 year expression earlier this year for the first time, too. It’s delightful, and a brilliant blend for the golfer looking to splurge. It was the oldest whiskey I ever tried, and the spirit spending so much time in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks as part of an intricate aging process gave it a rich, sweet buttery flavor with a touch of smoke at the very end. After all, if a literal Master Distiller tells you it’s good, it has to be good, right?Ī few months later I had a chance to try a dram, and it certainly didn’t disappoint. She told me Dewar’s 32, and I wanted to try it ever since. Earlier this year I interviewed Dewar’s Master Distiller Stephanie MacLeod and asked her for a whiskey recommendation to enjoy during special occasions.

Who makes monkey shoulder whiskey