Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15424) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing) vs Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15424) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
Craigellachie
£96
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
| Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15424) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing) | Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Kininvie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.9% | 42.6% |
| Age | 15 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £95.94 | £120 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15424) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15424) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Quick verdict
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15424) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing) is better value at £96 vs £120.
For beginners: Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15424) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£95.94 vs £120)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 vs £95.94)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15424) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Kininvie?
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) 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
Both taste of
Only Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15424) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Where to buy
Craigellachie 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15424) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange