Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 16601503) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 16601503) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Spey
£119
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
| Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 16601503) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Kininvie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.5% | 42.6% |
| Age | 17 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £118.95 | £120 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 16601503) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 16601503) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 Spey 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 16601503) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £119 vs £120.
For beginners: Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 16601503) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£118.95 vs £120)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.5%) — 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 £118.95)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 16601503) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Spey 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 16601503) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)