Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) vs Aberlour 18 Year Old (50cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | Aberlour 18 Year Old (50cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kininvie | Aberlour |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.6% | 43% |
| Age | 17 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £120 | £110.3 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.10/5 |
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Aberlour 18 Year Old (50cl)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Aberlour 18 Year Old (50cl)
Quick verdict
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.10).
Aberlour 18 Year Old (50cl) is better value at £110 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 £110.3)
Aberlour 18 Year Old (50cl)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£110.3 vs £120)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.1 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 Aberlour?
Aberlour 18 Year Old (50cl) 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 Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Only Aberlour 18 Year Old (50cl)