Frosted Molasses Tart 1988 (bottled 2016) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon) vs Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Frosted Molasses Tart 1988 (bottled 2016) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)
Invergordon
£102
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
| Frosted Molasses Tart 1988 (bottled 2016) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon) | Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | Kininvie |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 42.6% |
| Age | NAS | 17 yr |
| Price | £101.69 | £120 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Frosted Molasses Tart 1988 (bottled 2016) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Frosted Molasses Tart 1988 (bottled 2016) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Quick verdict
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Frosted Molasses Tart 1988 (bottled 2016) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon) is better value at £102 vs £120.
For beginners: Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Frosted Molasses Tart 1988 (bottled 2016) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)
Pros
- +More affordable (£101.69 vs £120)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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
- −More expensive (£120 vs £101.69)
Who should buy Frosted?
Frosted Molasses Tart 1988 (bottled 2016) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
Both taste of
Only Frosted Molasses Tart 1988 (bottled 2016) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)
Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)