Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14254) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14254) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glen Moray
£56
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Ardgowan
★ 5.00
£49
| Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14254) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Ardgowan |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 48.4% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £55.95 | £48.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14254) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14254) - Old Particular (Douglas 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 £56.
For beginners: Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14254) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14254) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£55.95 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 £55.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14254) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
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Only Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14254) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Where to buy
Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14254) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange