Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) vs Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13308) - 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
Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13308) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Glengoyne
£94
| Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13308) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kininvie | Glengoyne |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.6% | 55.9% |
| Age | 17 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £120 | £94 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13308) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13308) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13308) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is better value at £94 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 £94)
Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13308) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£94 vs £120)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — 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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13308) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Where to buy
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13308) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange