Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) vs Tullibardine 24 Year Old 1989 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
Tullibardine 24 Year Old 1989 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)
Tullibardine
★ 5.00
£105
| Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | Tullibardine 24 Year Old 1989 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kininvie | Tullibardine |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.6% | 53.3% |
| Age | 17 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £120 | £105 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Tullibardine 24 Year Old 1989 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Tullibardine 24 Year Old 1989 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)
Quick verdict
Tullibardine 24 Year Old 1989 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky) is better value at £105 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
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 vs £105)
Tullibardine 24 Year Old 1989 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£105 vs £120)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 17 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
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 Tullibardine?
Tullibardine 24 Year Old 1989 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky) 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 Tullibardine 24 Year Old 1989 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)