Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 314563B) - The Single Cask vs Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 314563B) - The Single Cask
Caol Ila
£104
Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set
Monkey Shoulder
★ 5.00
£80
| Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 314563B) - The Single Cask | Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Monkey Shoulder |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 55.8% | 40% |
| Age | 14 yr | NAS |
| Price | £104.41 | £79.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 314563B) - The Single Cask
Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 314563B) - The Single Cask
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 £104.
For beginners: Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 314563B) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£104.41 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
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 314563B) - The Single Cask 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 Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 314563B) - The Single Cask
Only Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set
Where to buy
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 314563B) - The Single Cask
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange