Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) vs Longmorn 1998 / 22 Year Old / Cask #46641 / Distillery Reserve Collection Speyside Whisky

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)Longmorn 1998 / 22 Year Old / Cask #46641 / Distillery Reserve Collection Speyside Whisky
DistilleryKininvieLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV42.6%40%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£120£160
Rating5.00/5

Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value42/100

Longmorn 1998 / 22 Year Old / Cask #46641 / Distillery Reserve Collection Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 1998 / 22 Year Old / Cask #46641 / Distillery Reserve Collection Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £160.

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

Longmorn 1998 / 22 Year Old / Cask #46641 / Distillery Reserve Collection Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£160 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 Longmorn?

Longmorn 1998 / 22 Year Old / Cask #46641 / Distillery Reserve Collection Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Citric

Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)

HoneyFresh FruitVanillaMalt Extract

Only Longmorn 1998 / 22 Year Old / Cask #46641 / Distillery Reserve Collection Speyside Whisky

ChocolateCooked Fruit

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