Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) vs Linkwood 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
Linkwood 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan
Linkwood
£101
| Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | Linkwood 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kininvie | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.6% | 58.3% |
| Age | 17 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £120 | £101.21 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Linkwood 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Linkwood 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan
Quick verdict
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan is better value at £101 vs £120.
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
- −More expensive (£120 vs £101.21)
Linkwood 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£101.21 vs £120)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.3%) — may need water
- −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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Only Linkwood 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) - Wilson & Morgan