Aberlour 35 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

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

Aberlour 35 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
DistilleryAberlourGlenmorangie
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.3%46%
Age35 yr15 yr
Price£399.95£399
Rating5.00/5

Aberlour 35 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

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

Aberlour 35 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

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).

Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition is better value at £399 vs £400.

For beginners: Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Aberlour 35 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£399.95 vs £399)
  • 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 affordable (£399 vs £399.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Aberlour?

Aberlour 35 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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

Old WoodSherried

Only Aberlour 35 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Dried FruitNutty

Only Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

VanillaToasted

Where to buy

Aberlour 35 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

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