Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) vs Glen Moray 28 Year Old – Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
Glen Moray 28 Year Old – Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)
Glen Moray
£100
| Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | Glen Moray 28 Year Old – Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kininvie | Glen Moray |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.6% | 47.5% |
| Age | 17 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £120 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Glen Moray 28 Year Old – Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Glen Moray 28 Year Old – Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)
Quick verdict
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Moray 28 Year Old – Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl) is better value at £100 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 £99.95)
Glen Moray 28 Year Old – Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £120)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 17 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Glen?
Glen Moray 28 Year Old – Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Only Glen Moray 28 Year Old – Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)
Where to buy
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Moray 28 Year Old – Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange