Balvenie 17 Year Old Madeira Cask vs Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 17 Year Old Madeira Cask
Balvenie
★ 4.80
£599
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Glenmorangie
★ 5.00
£399
| Balvenie 17 Year Old Madeira Cask | Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Glenmorangie |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 17 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £599 | £399 |
| Rating | 4.80/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie 17 Year Old Madeira Cask
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Balvenie 17 Year Old Madeira Cask
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Quick verdict
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.80).
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition is better value at £399 vs £599.
For beginners: Balvenie 17 Year Old Madeira Cask is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 17 Year Old Madeira Cask
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£599 vs £399)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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 £599)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 17 Year Old Madeira Cask 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
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Where to buy
Balvenie 17 Year Old Madeira Cask
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange