Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 803522) - Copper Monument vs Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 803522) - Copper MonumentClydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
DistilleryArdmoreArdgowan
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV61.4%50%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£44.95£48.5
Rating5.00/5

Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 803522) - Copper Monument

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 803522) - Copper Monument

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 803522) - Copper Monument is better value at £45 vs £49.

For beginners: Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 803522) - Copper Monument

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£44.95 vs £48.5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.5 vs £44.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ardmore?

Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 803522) - Copper Monument 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.

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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 803522) - Copper Monument

SmokeyNew Wood

Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

VanillaHoney

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