Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) vs Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
DistilleryMurray McDavidArdgowan
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV46%50%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£39.5£48.5
Rating5.00/5

Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) is better value at £40 vs £49.

For beginners: Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.5 vs £48.5)

Cons

  • 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 £39.5)

Who should buy Half?

Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractToastedHoney

Only Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)

SherriedCooked Fruit

Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

Vanilla

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