
Our Story

Rooted in Speyside
Born in Speyside in 2005, Monkey Shoulder is built on the craft of Scotch whisky-making. We've brought together three carefully selected Speyside single malts to create a smooth, rich whisky full of character.
The result is an award-winning blend with notes of orange, vanilla and warming ginger, crafted with the same attention to quality that's been part of Monkey Shoulder from day one.

Three Monkeys™. One Story.
Our name comes from "Monkey Shoulder", a historic injury once suffered by malt men turning barley by hand. Thankfully, that part of whisky-making is long gone, but the name lives on as a nod to the people and craft behind every bottle.
And those three monkeys™ on our shoulder? They're a reminder of the three Speyside single malts that come together in every batch, making them a symbol of the blend at the heart of Monkey Shoulder.







2026
An Elevated Look



monkey shoulder goes global
Today, Monkey Shoulder supports music communities around the world through creative partnerships, live events, and collaborations with artists pushing culture forward.
