Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition vs Mortlach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 6076) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Glenmorangie
★ 5.00
£399
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 6076) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
£300
| Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition | Mortlach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 6076) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenmorangie | Mortlach |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 51.6% |
| Age | 15 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £399 | £299.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 6076) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 6076) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 6076) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £300 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 £299.95)
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 6076) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£299.95 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
- −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 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 6076) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
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Where to buy
Glenmorangie Artein 15 Year Old Private Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 6076) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange