Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.) vs Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
Ben Nevis
£125
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
| Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.) | Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ben Nevis | Kininvie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.4% | 42.6% |
| Age | 22 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £124.95 | £120 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
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 £125.
For beginners: Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£124.95 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 Ben?
Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)