Double Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021. Monkey Shoulder was originally created to make perfect whisky cocktails and has been getting in the mix ever since. Get a lovely whiff of zesty orange, vanilla, honey and spiced oak before tasting mellow vanilla with spicy hints as you enjoy a cheeky sip. Never one to stay quiet at a party, the smooth, malty and fruity character is bold enough to stand out in a drink, but balanced enough not to take it over.