Allt-a-Bhaine 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 805184) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Allt-a-Bhaine 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 805184) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Allt-á-Bhainne
£116
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
| Allt-a-Bhaine 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 805184) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Allt-á-Bhainne | Kininvie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.1% | 42.6% |
| Age | 20 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £115.5 | £120 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Allt-a-Bhaine 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 805184) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Allt-a-Bhaine 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 805184) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Quick verdict
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Allt-a-Bhaine 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 805184) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is better value at £116 vs £120.
For beginners: Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Allt-a-Bhaine 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 805184) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +More affordable (£115.5 vs £120)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 17 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (59.1%) — 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 £115.5)
Who should buy Allt-a-Bhaine?
Allt-a-Bhaine 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 805184) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 Allt-a-Bhaine 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 805184) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)