Glenfarclas 1973 Family Cask Autumn 2013 (cask 6056) vs Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

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

Glenfarclas 1973 Family Cask Autumn 2013 (cask 6056)Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
DistilleryGlenfarclasGlenmorangie
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.4%46%
Age40 yr15 yr
Price£478.71£399
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas 1973 Family Cask Autumn 2013 (cask 6056)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

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

Glenfarclas 1973 Family Cask Autumn 2013 (cask 6056)

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 £479.

For beginners: Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glenfarclas 1973 Family Cask Autumn 2013 (cask 6056)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (40 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£478.71 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 £478.71)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 1973 Family Cask Autumn 2013 (cask 6056) 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

Both taste of

Old WoodSherriedToasted

Only Glenfarclas 1973 Family Cask Autumn 2013 (cask 6056)

Dried Fruit

Only Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

Vanilla

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