Auchentoshan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14568) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchentoshan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14568) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Auchentoshan
£449
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Glenmorangie
★ 5.00
£399
| Auchentoshan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14568) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | Glenmorangie |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.2% | 46% |
| Age | 30 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £448.8 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchentoshan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14568) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Auchentoshan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14568) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas 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 £449.
For beginners: Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Auchentoshan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14568) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£448.8 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 £448.8)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14568) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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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Where to buy
Auchentoshan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 14568) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange