Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) vs Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 12825) - The First Edition (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 12825) - The First Edition (Hunter Laing)
Glengoyne
£105
| Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 12825) - The First Edition (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kininvie | Glengoyne |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.6% | 60.4% |
| Age | 17 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £120 | £105.43 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 12825) - The First Edition (Hunter Laing)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 12825) - The First Edition (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 12825) - The First Edition (Hunter Laing) is better value at £105 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 £105.43)
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 12825) - The First Edition (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£105.43 vs £120)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (60.4%) — 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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 12825) - The First Edition (Hunter Laing) 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
Both taste of
Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Only Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 12825) - The First Edition (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 12825) - The First Edition (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange