Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 10298) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 10298) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Moray
£116
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
| Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 10298) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Kininvie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.3% | 42.6% |
| Age | 22 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £115.78 | £120 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 10298) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 10298) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Quick verdict
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 10298) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £116 vs £120.
For beginners: Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 10298) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£115.78 vs £120)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 17 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −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 £115.78)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 10298) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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.
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 Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 10298) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Where to buy
Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 10298) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange