Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) vs Perrier Jouet Grand Brut NV / Magnum
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
Perrier Jouet Grand Brut NV / Magnum
Perrier-Jouët
£112
| Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | Perrier Jouet Grand Brut NV / Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kininvie | Perrier-Jouët |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 42.6% | 40% |
| Age | 17 yr | NAS |
| Price | £120 | £112 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Perrier Jouet Grand Brut NV / Magnum
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Perrier Jouet Grand Brut NV / Magnum
Quick verdict
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Perrier Jouet Grand Brut NV / Magnum is better value at £112 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 £112)
Perrier Jouet Grand Brut NV / Magnum
Pros
- +More affordable (£112 vs £120)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Perrier?
Perrier Jouet Grand Brut NV / Magnum 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
Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Only Perrier Jouet Grand Brut NV / Magnum