Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set vs Mortlach 13 Year Old 2013 (cask 5753) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set
Monkey Shoulder
★ 5.00
£80
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2013 (cask 5753) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Mortlach
£111
| Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set | Mortlach 13 Year Old 2013 (cask 5753) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Monkey Shoulder | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 56.5% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £110.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2013 (cask 5753) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Monkey Shoulder Cage Gift Set
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2013 (cask 5753) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
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 £111.
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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2013 (cask 5753) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£110.95 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2013 (cask 5753) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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
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