Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.) vs Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.)
Allt-á-Bhainne
£135
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
| Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.) | Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Allt-á-Bhainne | Kininvie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.2% | 42.6% |
| Age | 24 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £134.95 | £120 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.)
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 £135.
For beginners: Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 17 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£134.95 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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Allt-á-Bhainne?
Allt-á-Bhainne 24 Year Old 1997 (Thompson Bros.) 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