Beenleigh 2015 / 8 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2 vs Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)

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

Beenleigh 2015 / 8 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
DistilleryBeenleighKininvie
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%42.6%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£112£120
Rating5.00/5

Beenleigh 2015 / 8 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)

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

Beenleigh 2015 / 8 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2

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).

Beenleigh 2015 / 8 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2 is better value at £112 vs £120.

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

Beenleigh 2015 / 8 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£112 vs £120)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 £112)

Who should buy Beenleigh?

Beenleigh 2015 / 8 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2 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

Both taste of

Fresh FruitHoneyCitric

Only Beenleigh 2015 / 8 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2

Cooked Fruit

Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)

VanillaMalt Extract

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