Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) vs Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023
Loch Lomond
£200
| Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kininvie | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.6% | 48.2% |
| Age | 17 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £120 | £199.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023
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 £200.
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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£199.9 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 Loch?
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Only Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023