Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey vs The Feathery Blended Malt
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey
Monkey Shoulder
★ 3.52
£33
The Feathery Blended Malt
Spencerfield Spirit Co
★ 5.00
£38
| Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey | The Feathery Blended Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Monkey Shoulder | Spencerfield Spirit Co |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £33 | £38 |
| Rating | 3.52/5 | 5.00/5 |
Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey
The Feathery Blended Malt
Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey
The Feathery Blended Malt
Quick verdict
The Feathery Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.52).
Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey is better value at £33 vs £38.
For beginners: The Feathery Blended Malt is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£33 vs £38)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.5 vs 5.0)
The Feathery Blended Malt
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£38 vs £33)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Monkey?
Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey 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 The?
The Feathery Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
Only Monkey Shoulder Smokey Monkey
Only The Feathery Blended Malt