Clynelish 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 7559) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clynelish 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 7559) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Clynelish
£113
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
| Clynelish 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 7559) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Kininvie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 42.6% |
| Age | 21 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £112.61 | £120 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clynelish 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 7559) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Clynelish 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 7559) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Quick verdict
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Clynelish 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 7559) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £113 vs £120.
For beginners: Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 7559) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£112.61 vs £120)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 17 years)
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 £112.61)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 7559) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
Only Clynelish 21 Year Old 1993 (cask 7559) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)