Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) vs Braeval 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 20609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
Braeval 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 20609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
£105
| Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | Braeval 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 20609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kininvie | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.6% | 62% |
| Age | 17 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £120 | £104.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Braeval 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 20609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Braeval 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 20609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Braeval 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 20609) - The First Editions (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 £104.95)
Braeval 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 20609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£104.95 vs £120)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62%) — 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 Braeval?
Braeval 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 20609) - The First Editions (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
Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Only Braeval 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 20609) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)