Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) vs Old Medley 12 Year Old Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
Old Medley 12 Year Old Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Old Medley
£107
| Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | Old Medley 12 Year Old Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kininvie | Old Medley |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 42.6% | 40% |
| Age | 17 yr | NAS |
| Price | £120 | £107 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Old Medley 12 Year Old Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Old Medley 12 Year Old Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Quick verdict
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Medley 12 Year Old Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £107 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 £107)
Old Medley 12 Year Old Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£107 vs £120)
Cons
- −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 Old?
Old Medley 12 Year Old Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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