Ledaig 21 Year Old 2001 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) vs Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ledaig 21 Year Old 2001 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Tobermory
£172
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
| Ledaig 21 Year Old 2001 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) | Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | Kininvie |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.4% | 42.6% |
| Age | 21 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £172.21 | £120 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ledaig 21 Year Old 2001 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Ledaig 21 Year Old 2001 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Quick verdict
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is better value at £120 vs £172.
For beginners: Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Ledaig 21 Year Old 2001 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 17 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£172.21 vs £120)
- −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
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ledaig?
Ledaig 21 Year Old 2001 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) 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 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
Only Ledaig 21 Year Old 2001 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)