Michel Forgeron Barrique 89 Grande Champagne Cognac vs Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Michel Forgeron Barrique 89 Grande Champagne Cognac
Michel Forgeron
£140
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
| Michel Forgeron Barrique 89 Grande Champagne Cognac | Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Michel Forgeron | Kininvie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 42.6% |
| Age | NAS | 17 yr |
| Price | £140 | £120 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Michel Forgeron Barrique 89 Grande Champagne Cognac
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Michel Forgeron Barrique 89 Grande Champagne Cognac
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 £140.
For beginners: Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Michel Forgeron Barrique 89 Grande Champagne Cognac
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£140 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 Michel?
Michel Forgeron Barrique 89 Grande Champagne Cognac suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
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 Michel Forgeron Barrique 89 Grande Champagne Cognac
Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)