Bowmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10146) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10146) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Bowmore
£74
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Ardgowan
★ 5.00
£49
| Bowmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10146) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Ardgowan |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 50% | 50% |
| Age | 14 yr | NAS |
| Price | £73.86 | £48.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10146) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Bowmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10146) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Quick verdict
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is better value at £49 vs £74.
For beginners: Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10146) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£73.86 vs £48.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£48.5 vs £73.86)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10146) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Clydebuilt?
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.
Tasting notes
Only Bowmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10146) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Where to buy
Bowmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10146) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange