Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition vs Mortlach 19 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2002
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Glenmorangie
★ 5.00
£399
Mortlach 19 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2002
Mortlach
£450
| Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition | Mortlach 19 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2002 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenmorangie | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 55.8% |
| Age | 15 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £399 | £450 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Mortlach 19 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2002
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Mortlach 19 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2002
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 £450.
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 affordable (£399 vs £450)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 19 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2002
Pros
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£450 vs £399)
- −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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 19 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2002 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Only Mortlach 19 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2002
Where to buy
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 19 Year Old - The Manager's Dram 2002
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange