Westport 24 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.) vs Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Westport 24 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
£165
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
| Westport 24 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.) | Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Kininvie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.9% | 42.6% |
| Age | 24 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £165 | £120 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Westport 24 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Westport 24 Year Old 1996 (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 £165.
For beginners: Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Westport 24 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 17 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£165 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 Westport?
Westport 24 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.) 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 Westport 24 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)