Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Craigellachie
£114
Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set
Monkey Shoulder
★ 5.00
£80
| Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Monkey Shoulder |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 51.5% | 40% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £113.95 | £79.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £114.
For beginners: Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£113.95 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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - 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 Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set
Where to buy
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13710) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange