Look: Golden orange, plenty of lacing and alcohol legs, Monkey Shoulders doesn’t look much different than the typical scotch. Nose: Pear, Apple, and vanilla is mainly what I get. Not terribly complex on nose, but what I get is nice. Swirling opens up pretty much more of the same, but with more alcohol vapors hitting my nose. The more I think, the more I get the orange that seems to be what everyone else picks up on. Palate: pear apple and citrus, some slight spice further back on the tongue, but really a nice amount of sweetness. Finish: Finish has a slight spice linger, bitterness from the oak, but largely vanilla. The finish is long lasting, with the flavors never really diminishing in between sips. Overall: I found Monkey Shoulders for 30 or so, and it’s quite the deal for that price. I’d recommend Monkey Shoulders to anyone trying to get into scotch, or just for an enjoyable bottle to relax with from time to time.