Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges) vs Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges)
Glen Keith
£105
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
| Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges) | Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Keith | Kininvie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58% | 42.6% |
| Age | 20 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £104.95 | £120 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Quick verdict
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges) is better value at £105 vs £120.
For beginners: Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges)
Pros
- +More affordable (£104.95 vs £120)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 17 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58%) — 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 £104.95)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges) 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 Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1992 - Closed Distilleries (Part Des Anges)
Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)