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)
Aberlour
£400
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Glenmorangie
★ 5.00
£399
| Aberlour 35 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Glenmorangie |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.3% | 46% |
| Age | 35 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £399.95 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 35 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Aberlour 35 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
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
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Only Aberlour 35 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Only Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Where to buy
Aberlour 35 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange