Balblair 40 Year Old (cask 1346) (The Single Malts of Scotland) vs Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 40 Year Old (cask 1346) (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Balblair
£599
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Glenmorangie
★ 5.00
£399
| Balblair 40 Year Old (cask 1346) (The Single Malts of Scotland) | Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Glenmorangie |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.8% | 46% |
| Age | 40 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £599 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 40 Year Old (cask 1346) (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Balblair 40 Year Old (cask 1346) (The Single Malts of Scotland)
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 £599.
For beginners: Balblair 40 Year Old (cask 1346) (The Single Malts of Scotland) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Balblair 40 Year Old (cask 1346) (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£599 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 £599)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 40 Year Old (cask 1346) (The Single Malts of Scotland) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
Balblair 40 Year Old (cask 1346) (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange