Balvenie 15 Year Old 1980 (cask 11962) Single Barrel vs Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1980 (cask 11962) Single Barrel
Balvenie
£395
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Glenmorangie
★ 5.00
£399
| Balvenie 15 Year Old 1980 (cask 11962) Single Barrel | Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Glenmorangie |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 46% |
| Age | 15 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £395 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1980 (cask 11962) Single Barrel
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1980 (cask 11962) Single Barrel
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Quick verdict
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1980 (cask 11962) Single Barrel is better value at £395 vs £399.
For beginners: Balvenie 15 Year Old 1980 (cask 11962) Single Barrel is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1980 (cask 11962) Single Barrel
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£395 vs £399)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −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 £395)
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 15 Year Old 1980 (cask 11962) Single Barrel suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
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