Longmorn 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10803) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10803) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Longmorn
£131
Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set
Monkey Shoulder
★ 5.00
£80
| Longmorn 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10803) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Monkey Shoulder |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 51.2% | 40% |
| Age | 25 yr | NAS |
| Price | £130.88 | £79.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10803) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10803) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set
Quick verdict
Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set is better value at £80 vs £131.
For beginners: Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10803) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£130.88 vs £79.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10803) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Monkey?
Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
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