Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) vs The Singleton of Glen Ord 18 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
The Singleton of Glen Ord 18 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Glen Ord
★ 5.00
£132
| Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | The Singleton of Glen Ord 18 Year Old (Special Release 2019) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kininvie | Glen Ord |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.6% | 55% |
| Age | 17 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £120 | £132.36 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
The Singleton of Glen Ord 18 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
The Singleton of Glen Ord 18 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Quick verdict
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is better value at £120 vs £132.
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
- +More affordable (£120 vs £132.36)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
The Singleton of Glen Ord 18 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 17 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£132.36 vs £120)
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 Singleton of Glen Ord 18 Year Old (Special Release 2019) 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)
Only The Singleton of Glen Ord 18 Year Old (Special Release 2019)