Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) vs Beenleigh 2015 / 8 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
Beenleigh 2015 / 8 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2
Beenleigh
£112
| Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | Beenleigh 2015 / 8 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kininvie | Beenleigh |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 42.6% | 40% |
| Age | 17 yr | NAS |
| Price | £120 | £112 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Beenleigh 2015 / 8 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Beenleigh 2015 / 8 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2
Quick verdict
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Beenleigh 2015 / 8 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2 is better value at £112 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 £112)
Beenleigh 2015 / 8 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£112 vs £120)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 Beenleigh?
Beenleigh 2015 / 8 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Only Beenleigh 2015 / 8 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #2