Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) vs Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Moray
£97
| Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kininvie | Glen Moray |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.6% | 53.7% |
| Age | 17 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £120 | £96.83 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £97 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 £96.83)
Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£96.83 vs £120)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 17 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — 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 Glen?
Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange