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)Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
DistilleryCameron BridgeGlenmorangie
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV45.3%46%
Age42 yr15 yr
Price£335.5£399
Rating5.00/5

Cameronbridge 42 Year Old 1979 (cask 3952) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

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

Cameronbridge 42 Year Old 1979 (cask 3952) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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).

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

Both taste of

Old WoodVanillaToasted

Only Cameronbridge 42 Year Old 1979 (cask 3952) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Honey

Only Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

Sherried

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