The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - 1980s vs Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

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

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - 1980sGlenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
DistilleryThe GlenlivetGlenmorangie
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
Age12 yr15 yr
Price£299£399
Rating5.00/5

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - 1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

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

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - 1980s

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).

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - 1980s is better value at £299 vs £399.

For beginners: The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - 1980s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - 1980s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£299 vs £399)

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)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£399 vs £299)

Who should buy The?

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

VanillaToasted

Only The Glenlivet 12 Year Old - 1980s

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

Only Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

SherriedOld Wood

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