Bowmore 22 Year Old Aston Martin - Masters' Selection Edition 2 vs Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

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

Bowmore 22 Year Old Aston Martin - Masters' Selection Edition 2Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
DistilleryBowmoreGlenmorangie
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.5%46%
Age22 yr15 yr
Price£499£399
Rating5.00/5

Bowmore 22 Year Old Aston Martin - Masters' Selection Edition 2

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

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

Bowmore 22 Year Old Aston Martin - Masters' Selection Edition 2

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).

Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition is better value at £399 vs £499.

For beginners: Bowmore 22 Year Old Aston Martin - Masters' Selection Edition 2 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Bowmore 22 Year Old Aston Martin - Masters' Selection Edition 2

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£499 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 £499)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bowmore?

Bowmore 22 Year Old Aston Martin - Masters' Selection Edition 2 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

Both taste of

SherriedOld Wood

Only Bowmore 22 Year Old Aston Martin - Masters' Selection Edition 2

Cooked FruitTobaccoHoney

Only Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

VanillaToasted

Where to buy

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