Tomatin 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 5190) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomatin 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 5190) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Tomatin
£72
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Ardgowan
★ 5.00
£49
| Tomatin 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 5190) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Ardgowan |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 52.5% | 50% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £72.42 | £48.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 5190) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Tomatin 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 5190) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
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 £72.
For beginners: Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 5190) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.42 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 £72.42)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 5190) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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
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Where to buy
Tomatin 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 5190) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange