Longmorn 15 Year Old 2005 - North Star Spirits vs Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old 2005 - North Star Spirits
Longmorn
£150
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
| Longmorn 15 Year Old 2005 - North Star Spirits | Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Kininvie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 63.1% | 42.6% |
| Age | 15 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £149.95 | £120 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 15 Year Old 2005 - North Star Spirits
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Longmorn 15 Year Old 2005 - North Star Spirits
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 £150.
For beginners: Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 15 Year Old 2005 - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (63.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£149.95 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 Longmorn?
Longmorn 15 Year Old 2005 - North Star Spirits 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 Longmorn 15 Year Old 2005 - North Star Spirits
Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)