Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 17162) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing) vs Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 17162) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
Bunnahabhain
£170
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
| Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 17162) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing) | Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Kininvie |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 42.6% |
| Age | 18 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £169.95 | £120 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 17162) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 17162) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
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 £170.
For beginners: Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 17162) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£169.95 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
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 17162) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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 Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 17162) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)