Singleton of Glendullan 14 Year Old 20cl (Special Release 2023) vs Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Singleton of Glendullan 14 Year Old 20cl (Special Release 2023)Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
DistilleryGlendullanArdgowan
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV55%50%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£41.49£48.5
Rating5.00/5

Singleton of Glendullan 14 Year Old 20cl (Special Release 2023)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Singleton of Glendullan 14 Year Old 20cl (Special Release 2023)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Singleton of Glendullan 14 Year Old 20cl (Special Release 2023) is better value at £41 vs £49.

For beginners: Singleton of Glendullan 14 Year Old 20cl (Special Release 2023) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Singleton of Glendullan 14 Year Old 20cl (Special Release 2023)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£41.49 vs £48.5)

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — 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 £41.49)

Who should buy Singleton?

Singleton of Glendullan 14 Year Old 20cl (Special Release 2023) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Singleton of Glendullan 14 Year Old 20cl (Special Release 2023)

SherriedOld Wood

Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

Malt Extract

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