Old Perth Vintage Collection 2007 vs Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Old Perth Vintage Collection 2007Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
DistilleryOld PerthKininvie
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV56.7%42.6%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£122.5£120
Rating5.00/5

Old Perth Vintage Collection 2007

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value42/100

Old Perth Vintage Collection 2007

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £123.

For beginners: Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Old Perth Vintage Collection 2007

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£122.5 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 Old?

Old Perth Vintage Collection 2007 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 Old Perth Vintage Collection 2007

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld WoodToasted

Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)

HoneyFresh FruitVanillaMalt ExtractCitric

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