Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) vs Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8618) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8618) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Longmorn
£103
| Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8618) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kininvie | Longmorn |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.6% | 54.2% |
| Age | 17 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £120 | £102.66 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8618) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8618) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8618) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £103 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 £102.66)
Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8618) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£102.66 vs £120)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 17 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — 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 Longmorn?
Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8618) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
Both taste of
Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Only Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8618) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)