Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set vs Croftengea 13 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set
Monkey Shoulder
★ 5.00
£80
Croftengea 13 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits
Loch Lomond
£58
| Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set | Croftengea 13 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Monkey Shoulder | Loch Lomond |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 49.5% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £57.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set
Croftengea 13 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits
Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set
Croftengea 13 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits
Quick verdict
Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Croftengea 13 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits is better value at £58 vs £80.
For beginners: Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
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
- −More expensive (£79.95 vs £57.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Croftengea 13 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£57.95 vs £79.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Croftengea?
Croftengea 13 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set
Only Croftengea 13 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits
Where to buy
Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Croftengea 13 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange