Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set vs Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set
Monkey Shoulder
★ 5.00
£80
Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Loch Lomond
£122
| Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set | Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Monkey Shoulder | Loch Lomond |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 54.5% |
| Age | NAS | 19 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £122 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set
Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set
Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
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 £122.
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
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£122 vs £79.95)
- −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 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set
Only Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Where to buy
Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange