Tomatin 42 Year Old - Forgotten Gems vs Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

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

Tomatin 42 Year Old - Forgotten GemsGlenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
DistilleryTomatinGlenmorangie
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.5%46%
Age42 yr15 yr
Price£379.95£399
Rating5.00/5

Tomatin 42 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

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

Tomatin 42 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

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).

Tomatin 42 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is better value at £380 vs £399.

For beginners: Tomatin 42 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Tomatin 42 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Pros

  • +More affordable (£379.95 vs £399)
  • +Longer maturation (42 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 £379.95)

Who should buy Tomatin?

Tomatin 42 Year Old - Forgotten Gems suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Wood

Only Tomatin 42 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Dried FruitLeatheryNutty

Only Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

SherriedVanillaToasted

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