Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1973 vs Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

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

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1973Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
DistilleryGlen MorayGlenmorangie
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
Age30 yr15 yr
Price£499£399
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1973

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

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

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1973

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: Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1973 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1973

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Glen?

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1973 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Old WoodSherried

Only Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1973

Dried Fruit

Only Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

VanillaToasted

Where to buy

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1973

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