Mortlach 19 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2002 vs Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 19 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2002
Mortlach
£450
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Glenmorangie
★ 5.00
£399
| Mortlach 19 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2002 | Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Glenmorangie |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.8% | 46% |
| Age | 19 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £450 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 19 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2002
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Mortlach 19 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2002
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 £450.
For beginners: Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 19 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2002
Pros
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£450 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 £450)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 19 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2002 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 Mortlach 19 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2002
Only Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Where to buy
Mortlach 19 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2002
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange