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Monkey Shoulder Whisky
Monkey Shoulder4.7(8,500 reviews)
Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (The Original) is a premium Speyside blended malt Scotch whisky crafted by William Grant & Sons. It is blended from 100% single malt whiskies sourced from three legendary Speyside distilleries, matured in first-fill ex-bourbon casks. Free of any grain whisky, it is celebrated for its incredibly smooth, sweet, and fruit-forward character. The nose offers delightful aromas of orange zest, creamy vanilla, spiced honey, and rich malt. On the palate, it delivers luscious notes of butterscotch, vanilla custard, toasted oak spice, and a hint of fresh mint, finishing with a lingering, silky warmth.
Bottle Size
Selected Price
₹4,500/ 700 ML
Efficiency
₹193
per 30ml
ABV
40%
Region
Speyside, Scotland
Category
Blended Scotch
Type
Premium
State Excise Comparison
Compare Monkey Shoulder Whisky Price Across Major Cities (2026)
Official retail vend prices vary across states due to excise duty, VAT, and transport tariffs.
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Lowest MRP in India
Gurgaon: ₹3,300
GoaViewing
Goa
Standard 750ml
₹4,500+36%
Gurgaon
Haryana
Standard 750ml
₹3,300
Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
Standard 750ml
₹3,430+4%
Delhi
Delhi NCT
Standard 750ml
₹3,770+14%
Kolkata
West Bengal
Standard 750ml
₹3,810+15%
Jaipur
Rajasthan
Standard 750ml
₹4,290+30%
Bangalore
Karnataka
Standard 750ml
₹4,510+37%
Mumbai
Maharashtra
Standard 750ml
₹4,990+51%
Hyderabad
Telangana
Standard 750ml
₹5,870+78%
Rates cross-verified with State Excise Department notifications & authorized L-2 retail vends.
Prices range from ₹3,300 to ₹5,870 Official Regulatory Notice
Goa Liquor Laws & State Excise Policy (2026)
Retail prices and vend operations in Goa are regulated by the Commissioner of Excise, Government of Goa under the state excise framework.
Legal Drinking Age
18+ Years
Verified photo ID mandatory at retail vends
Operating Hours
09:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Closed on gazetted State Dry Days
Authorized Outlets
Licensed Retail Liquor Stores & Supermarkets
Possession Limit
Standard personal consumption; transit permit required for export
Inter-State Transit WarningCarrying liquor bottles outside Goa boundary requires an official Excise Transit Permit (max 2 bottles permitted with official receipt). Carrying without permit is a non-bailable offense in neighboring Karnataka and Maharashtra.
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Origin: Speyside
Scotland, UK
Speyside is the most densely concentrated whisky-producing region in Scotland, home to over half the country's distilleries. Known for elegant, complex whiskies with fruity and floral notes.
Climate
Mild climate with pure river waters from the Spey
Famous For
Glenfiddich, Macallan, Glenlivet, Aberlour
The Art of the Cask
This Monkey Shoulder Whisky represents the pinnacle of barrel maturation. The interaction between the distillate and the wood in this premium expression results in a profound depth of character specifically for the Goa market.
The profile is anchored by Sweet Vanilla Custard and Orange Zest, characteristic of Monkey Shoulder's proprietary distillation process in Speyside, Scotland.
Flavor Intensity
sweet65%
smokey5%
spicy25%
fruity50%
body60%
🍽️ Perfect Pairings
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Glazed Barbecue Ribs🧀
Aged Cheddar Cheese🍫
Apple Crumble🥘
Dark Chocolate Truffles“The right pairing elevates both the spirit and the plate. We recommend serving at room temperature for the full aromatic experience.”
Expert Q&A
QWhat is the alcohol percentage (ABV) of Monkey Shoulder Whisky?
Monkey Shoulder is bottled at 40% ABV (Alcohol by Volume), standard for blended malt Scotch whiskies.
QIs Monkey Shoulder made with grain whisky?
No, Monkey Shoulder is a 100% blended malt Scotch whisky, meaning it is made solely from single malts and contains zero grain whisky.
QHow is Monkey Shoulder best served?
It is designed to be highly versatile: perfect neat, on the rocks, or as the premium base for classic cocktails like the Rob Roy or a Whiskey Ginger highball.
Sommelier Tasting Profile & Notes
Palate dimensions, aroma evaluation, and user tasting impressions
AVERAGE RATING
4.7
Based on 3 Reviews
Tasting Dimensions
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4.7 / 5.0Taste & FlavorComplexity and palate richness
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4.7 / 5.0Value for MoneyPrice to quality benchmark
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5.0 / 5.0Smoothness & FinishMellowness and lingering aftertaste
Rating Distribution
Breakdown of reviewer opinions
4.7/5
3 Tasting Scores
5 Star
67%
4 Star
33%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
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Beverage Specialist Tasting ProfileScores and aroma profiles synthesized from master distillers, sommeliers, and verified community tasting submissions.
Community & Sommelier Notes (3)
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Subhashis Sen
Tasting NotePanaji, Goa • May 12, 2026
Taste: 5/5Value: 5/5
“Absolutely spectacular! Visited a local outlet in Panaji and picked up Monkey Shoulder Whisky. At ₹4,500 in Goa, this represents incredible value. The notes of Sweet Vanilla Custard and Orange Zest pair phenomenally well with home-cooked Pork Vindaloo. Highly recommended!”
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Ananya Banerjee
Tasting NoteTito's Lane, Goa • May 07, 2026
Taste: 4/5Value: 5/5
“A highly sophisticated Blended Malt Scotch Whisky by Monkey Shoulder. Wonderfully smooth on the throat with subtle hints of Sweet Vanilla Custard and Spiced Honey. Serving this neat during a family gathering in Tito's Lane was a major hit, especially alongside local Goan Fish Curry!”
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Siddharth Mukhopadhyay
Tasting NoteCalangute, Goa • April 29, 2026
Taste: 5/5Value: 4/5
“I'm thoroughly impressed by Monkey Shoulder's execution here. The palate is extremely rich with a refined finish highlighting Orange Zest. At the Goa price of ₹4,500, it's easily one of the best choices in its segment paired with Baked Sandesh.”
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