Glen Scotia 14 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.2 vs Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.2
Glen Scotia
£92
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
| Glen Scotia 14 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.2 | Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Kininvie |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.8% | 42.6% |
| Age | 14 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £91.95 | £120 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.2
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.2
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 Scotia 14 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.2 is better value at £92 vs £120.
For beginners: Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.2
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£91.95 vs £120)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.8%) — 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 £91.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.2 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 Scotia 14 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.2
Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Where to buy
Glen Scotia 14 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.2
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange