Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged vs Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Dewar's 12 Year Old Double AgedClydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
DistilleryDewar'sArdgowan
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV40%50%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£38.5£48.5
Rating5.00/5

Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged is better value at £39 vs £49.

For beginners: Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.5 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 £38.5)

Who should buy Dewar's?

Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged

Fresh Fruit

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