Tomatin 30 Year Old 1973 (cask 30451) - Very Rare (R.N. MacDonald) vs Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomatin 30 Year Old 1973 (cask 30451) - Very Rare (R.N. MacDonald)
Tomatin
£399
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Glenmorangie
★ 5.00
£399
| Tomatin 30 Year Old 1973 (cask 30451) - Very Rare (R.N. MacDonald) | Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Glenmorangie |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.3% | 46% |
| Age | 30 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £399 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 30 Year Old 1973 (cask 30451) - Very Rare (R.N. MacDonald)
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Tomatin 30 Year Old 1973 (cask 30451) - Very Rare (R.N. MacDonald)
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 £399.
For beginners: Tomatin 30 Year Old 1973 (cask 30451) - Very Rare (R.N. MacDonald) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 30 Year Old 1973 (cask 30451) - Very Rare (R.N. MacDonald)
Pros
- +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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 30 Year Old 1973 (cask 30451) - Very Rare (R.N. MacDonald) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
Only Tomatin 30 Year Old 1973 (cask 30451) - Very Rare (R.N. MacDonald)
Only Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Where to buy
Tomatin 30 Year Old 1973 (cask 30451) - Very Rare (R.N. MacDonald)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange