Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) vs Blended Malt #1 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
Blended Malt #1 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£126
| Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | Blended Malt #1 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kininvie | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 42.6% | 50.8% |
| Age | 17 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £120 | £125.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Blended Malt #1 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Blended Malt #1 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is better value at £120 vs £126.
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
- +More affordable (£120 vs £125.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Blended Malt #1 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 17 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£125.95 vs £120)
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 Blended?
Blended Malt #1 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Blended Malt #1 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)