Cameronbridge 42 Year Old 1979 (cask 3952) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cameronbridge 42 Year Old 1979 (cask 3952) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Cameron Bridge
£336
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Glenmorangie
★ 5.00
£399
| Cameronbridge 42 Year Old 1979 (cask 3952) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cameron Bridge | Glenmorangie |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.3% | 46% |
| Age | 42 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £335.5 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cameronbridge 42 Year Old 1979 (cask 3952) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Cameronbridge 42 Year Old 1979 (cask 3952) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Quick verdict
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cameronbridge 42 Year Old 1979 (cask 3952) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £336 vs £399.
For beginners: Cameronbridge 42 Year Old 1979 (cask 3952) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Cameronbridge 42 Year Old 1979 (cask 3952) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£335.5 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (42 vs 15 years)
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 £335.5)
Who should buy Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 42 Year Old 1979 (cask 3952) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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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