Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) vs Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
DistilleryGlen MorayArdgowan
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%50%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£53.95£48.5
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

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 £54.

For beginners: Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£53.95 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 £53.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Only Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

Fresh Fruit

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Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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