Filey Bay Special Release Porter Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl vs Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Filey Bay Special Release Porter Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl
Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery
£129
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
| Filey Bay Special Release Porter Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl | Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery | Kininvie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 42.6% |
| Age | NAS | 17 yr |
| Price | £128.99 | £120 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Filey Bay Special Release Porter Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Filey Bay Special Release Porter Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Quick verdict
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is better value at £120 vs £129.
For beginners: Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Filey Bay Special Release Porter Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£128.99 vs £120)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Filey?
Filey Bay Special Release Porter Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
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.
Tasting notes
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