Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition vs Glentauchers 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

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

Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private EditionGlentauchers 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryGlenmorangieGlentauchers
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%45.7%
Age15 yr30 yr
Price£399£286.1
Rating5.00/5

Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

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

Glentauchers 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glentauchers 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glentauchers 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is better value at £286 vs £399.

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

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 £286.1)

Glentauchers 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£286.1 vs £399)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 15 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToastedOld Wood

Only Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition

Sherried

Only Glentauchers 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

HoneyMalt Extract

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