Dalmore 18 Year Old (2024 Edition) vs Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

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

Dalmore 18 Year Old (2024 Edition)Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
DistilleryDalmoreGlenmorangie
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
Age18 yr15 yr
Price£325.33£399
Rating5.00/5

Dalmore 18 Year Old (2024 Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value13/100

Dalmore 18 Year Old (2024 Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Dalmore 18 Year Old (2024 Edition) is better value at £325 vs £399.

For beginners: Dalmore 18 Year Old (2024 Edition) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 18 Year Old (2024 Edition)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£325.33 vs £399)
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£399 vs £325.33)

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 18 Year Old (2024 Edition) 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 Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedVanillaOld Wood

Only Dalmore 18 Year Old (2024 Edition)

HoneyDried Fruit

Only Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

Toasted

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