Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 3357) - Micro Provenance Series vs Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 3357) - Micro Provenance Series
Bruichladdich
£200
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
| Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 3357) - Micro Provenance Series | Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Kininvie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.4% | 42.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £199.95 | £120 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 3357) - Micro Provenance Series
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 3357) - Micro Provenance Series
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 £200.
For beginners: Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 3357) - Micro Provenance Series
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (60.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199.95 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 Bruichladdich?
Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 3357) - Micro Provenance Series 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 Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 3357) - Micro Provenance Series
Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)