Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) vs Ledaig 21 Year Old 2001 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
Ledaig 21 Year Old 2001 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Tobermory
£172
| Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | Ledaig 21 Year Old 2001 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kininvie | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.6% | 57.4% |
| Age | 17 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £120 | £172.21 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Ledaig 21 Year Old 2001 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Ledaig 21 Year Old 2001 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
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 £172.
For beginners: Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
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
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ledaig 21 Year Old 2001 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 17 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£172.21 vs £120)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Ledaig?
Ledaig 21 Year Old 2001 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Only Ledaig 21 Year Old 2001 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)