Kininvie 17 year Batch 001 Single Speyside Malt Whisky 42,6%

Behind Balvenie's walls sits a distillery few people know by name. For decades, Kininvie has supplied whisky for other William Grant & Sons bottles — without ever appearing on the label itself.

Expert description

Kininvie 17 Years Old Batch 001 is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 42.6%. Batch 001 was, in 2016, the very first single malt Kininvie ever released under its own name, after decades in which the spirit was used exclusively in blends. It is matured in ex-bourbon casks, which highlight Kininvie's soft, fruity base character — a style closer to Balvenie than to Glenfiddich.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe pears, honey and a light nutty aroma of almonds.

Palate

Soft and round, with tropical fruit, vanilla and a hint of spiced oak.

Finish

Medium, soft and lastingly fruity.

Specifications

Name: Kininvie 17 Years Old Batch 001 Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kininvie
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 17 years old
ABV: 42.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks
Edition: Batch 001 - Kininvie's first official single malt
EAN no.: 5010327457031

Flavour profile

Fruity · Soft · Rare · Round

Investment potential

Medium. Batch 001 was the very first single malt William Grant & Sons ever released from Kininvie, and debut releases like this tend to grow more sought-after over the years.

Did you know?

Kininvie distillery has no malting floor of its own — the grain is processed at neighbouring Balvenie before being sent on to Kininvie's still house.

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Frequently asked questions about Kininvie 17 Years Old Batch 001 Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky

What kind of distillery is Kininvie?

Kininvie is one of William Grant & Sons' three Speyside distilleries, built on Balvenie's grounds in 1990, and it has historically supplied whisky mainly for blends rather than releasing its own single malt.

Why is Kininvie Batch 001 hard to find?

Because it was the distillery's very first official single malt release, and Kininvie still releases only a very small share of its spirit as single malt.

How does Kininvie compare with Glenfiddich in flavour?

Kininvie is softer and more fruit-driven, while Glenfiddich is known for its fresh, pear-like character — the two distilleries sit close together but each has its own style.

Is Kininvie 17 Years Old a good buy for a collector?

Yes, the combination of age, small release size and status as the distillery's debut bottling makes it a natural choice for collectors of Speyside whisky.

Which casks were used for Kininvie Batch 001?

Ex-bourbon casks, which give the whisky its soft, vanilla- and fruit-driven character.

Can you visit Kininvie distillery?

No, Kininvie is not open to the public in the way neighbouring Glenfiddich and Balvenie are.