Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) vs Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash / 2024 Release Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash / 2024 Release Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey
Michters
£117
| Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash / 2024 Release Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kininvie | Michters |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 42.6% | 40% |
| Age | 17 yr | NAS |
| Price | £120 | £117 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash / 2024 Release Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash / 2024 Release Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey
Quick verdict
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash / 2024 Release Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey is better value at £117 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 £117)
Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash / 2024 Release Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£117 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 Shenk's?
Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash / 2024 Release Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey 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.
Tasting notes
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