Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) vs The Antiquary De Luxe Old Scotch Whisky - 1980s

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)The Antiquary De Luxe Old Scotch Whisky - 1980s
DistilleryKininvieThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV42.6%40%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£120£99.99
Rating5.00/5

Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner85/100
Value42/100

The Antiquary De Luxe Old Scotch Whisky - 1980s

Smoke64/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary De Luxe Old Scotch Whisky - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Antiquary De Luxe Old Scotch Whisky - 1980s is better value at £100 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 £99.99)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Antiquary De Luxe Old Scotch Whisky - 1980s

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£99.99 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 The?

The Antiquary De Luxe Old Scotch Whisky - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)

HoneyFresh FruitVanillaMalt ExtractCitric

Only The Antiquary De Luxe Old Scotch Whisky - 1980s

SmokeyToastedDried FruitOld WoodSherried

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