Glentauchers 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

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

Glentauchers 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
DistilleryGlentauchersGlenmorangie
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.7%46%
Age30 yr15 yr
Price£286.1£399
Rating5.00/5

Glentauchers 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

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

Glentauchers 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

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).

Glentauchers 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is better value at £286 vs £399.

For beginners: Glentauchers 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glentauchers 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£286.1 vs £399)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 15 years)
  • +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 £286.1)

Who should buy Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 30 Year Old 1989 - 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

Both taste of

VanillaToastedOld Wood

Only Glentauchers 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

Sherried

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