Monkey Shoulder The Original gros manseng pencil lead and cigar box

pencil lead and cigar box plus a touch of lavender

with hints of raisins even if the alcohol is similar at 13

everyday Bordeaux — good with light charcuterie or simple grilled meats

This wine is well balanced with lots of soft velvety tannins

its domain spans Côte de Beaune

Monkey Shoulder The Original gros manseng pencil lead and cigar boxMonkey Shoulder takes its curious name from a 19th century malthouse ailment the stooped shoulder maltmen developed from hours of turning barley by hand. It's a tribute to that old craft, reimagined for the modern cocktail bar. Blended from single malts sourced from three storied Speyside distilleries Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Kininvie and matured in first fill bourbon casks, this is a whisky built for versatility. Expect bright orange zest, creamy