Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) vs Penderyn Ex-Amontillado Sherry Single Cask (cask S72)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
Penderyn Ex-Amontillado Sherry Single Cask (cask S72)
Penderyn
£130
| Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | Penderyn Ex-Amontillado Sherry Single Cask (cask S72) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kininvie | Penderyn |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Wales |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.6% | 57% |
| Age | 17 yr | NAS |
| Price | £120 | £130.07 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Penderyn Ex-Amontillado Sherry Single Cask (cask S72)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Penderyn Ex-Amontillado Sherry Single Cask (cask S72)
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 £130.
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
Penderyn Ex-Amontillado Sherry Single Cask (cask S72)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£130.07 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 Penderyn?
Penderyn Ex-Amontillado Sherry Single Cask (cask S72) 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)
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