Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 - Distiller's Art (Langside) vs Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 - Distiller's Art (Langside)
Glengoyne
£79
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Ardgowan
★ 5.00
£49
| Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 - Distiller's Art (Langside) | Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Ardgowan |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 48% | 50% |
| Age | 19 yr | NAS |
| Price | £78.64 | £48.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 - Distiller's Art (Langside)
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 - Distiller's Art (Langside)
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 £79.
For beginners: Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 - Distiller's Art (Langside) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 - Distiller's Art (Langside)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£78.64 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 £78.64)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 - Distiller's Art (Langside) 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 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 Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 - Distiller's Art (Langside)
Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Where to buy
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1996 - Distiller's Art (Langside)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange