Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky - 'Gorilla' vs Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky - 'Gorilla'
Monkey Shoulder
★ 4.64
£301
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£250
| Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky - 'Gorilla' | Tomintoul 33 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Monkey Shoulder | Tomintoul |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 33 yr |
| Price | £300.65 | £249.95 |
| Rating | 4.64/5 | 5.00/5 |
Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky - 'Gorilla'
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky - 'Gorilla'
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.64).
Tomintoul 33 Year Old is better value at £250 vs £301.
For beginners: Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky - 'Gorilla' is more approachable (70/100 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 £249.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)
Tomintoul 33 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£249.95 vs £300.65)
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 Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 33 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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