The Feathery Blended Malt vs Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Feathery Blended Malt
Spencerfield Spirit Co
★ 5.00
£38
Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey
Monkey Shoulder
★ 3.52
£33
| The Feathery Blended Malt | Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Spencerfield Spirit Co | Monkey Shoulder |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £38 | £33 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.52/5 |
The Feathery Blended Malt
Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey
The Feathery Blended Malt
Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey
Quick verdict
The Feathery Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.52).
Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey is better value at £33 vs £38.
For beginners: The Feathery Blended Malt is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
The Feathery Blended Malt
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£38 vs £33)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£33 vs £38)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.5 vs 5.0)
Who should buy The?
The Feathery Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Who should buy Monkey?
Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only The Feathery Blended Malt
Only Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey