Cragganmore 12 Year Old vs Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cragganmore 12 Year Old
Cragganmore
★ 4.31
£45
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Ardgowan
★ 5.00
£49
| Cragganmore 12 Year Old | Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cragganmore | Ardgowan |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 40% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £44.5 | £48.5 |
| Rating | 4.31/5 | 5.00/5 |
Cragganmore 12 Year Old
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Cragganmore 12 Year Old
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Quick verdict
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.31).
Cragganmore 12 Year Old is better value at £45 vs £49.
For beginners: Cragganmore 12 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Cragganmore 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£44.5 vs £48.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£48.5 vs £44.5)
Who should buy Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 12 Year Old 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 Cragganmore 12 Year Old
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Where to buy
Cragganmore 12 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange