Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) vs Allt-a-Bhaine 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 805184) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
Allt-a-Bhaine 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 805184) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Allt-á-Bhainne
£116
| Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | Allt-a-Bhaine 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 805184) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kininvie | Allt-á-Bhainne |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.6% | 59.1% |
| Age | 17 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £120 | £115.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Allt-a-Bhaine 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 805184) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Allt-a-Bhaine 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 805184) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Quick verdict
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Allt-a-Bhaine 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 805184) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is better value at £116 vs £120.
For beginners: Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
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 £115.5)
Allt-a-Bhaine 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 805184) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +More affordable (£115.5 vs £120)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 17 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (59.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Allt-a-Bhaine?
Allt-a-Bhaine 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 805184) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Only Allt-a-Bhaine 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 805184) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)