Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10871) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10871) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
DistilleryGlen MorayArdgowan
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV51.5%50%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£78.45£48.5
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10871) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10871) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £78.

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

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10871) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£78.45 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 £78.45)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10871) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10871) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10871) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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