Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky - 'Gorilla' vs Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature

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

Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky - 'Gorilla'Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature
DistilleryMonkey ShoulderDewar's
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£300.65£201.99
Rating4.64/55.00/5

Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky - 'Gorilla'

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value15/100

Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value25/100

Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky - 'Gorilla'

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.64).

Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature is better value at £202 vs £301.

For beginners: Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky - 'Gorilla'

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£300.65 vs £201.99)
  • Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)

Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature

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 Monkey?

Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky - 'Gorilla' suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Who should buy Dewar's?

Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky - 'Gorilla'

Fresh FruitToasted

Only Dewar's 25 Year Old Signature

Old WoodSherriedDried Fruit

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