Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11831) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11831) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set
DistilleryGlen MorayMonkey Shoulder
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV51.5%40%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£121.26£79.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11831) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value63/100

Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11831) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £121.

For beginners: Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11831) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£121.26 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 Glen?

Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11831) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

Only Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11831) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitLeatheryNutty

Only Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set

HoneyVanillaFresh FruitMalt ExtractCitric

Where to buy

Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1991 (cask 11831) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set

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