Old Crow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Old Crow Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyClydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
DistilleryOld CrowArdgowan
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeGrain
ABV40%50%
AgeNASNAS
Price£35.95£48.5
Rating5.00/5

Old Crow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness88/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Old Crow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Old Crow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £36 vs £49.

For beginners: Old Crow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Old Crow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£35.95 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 £35.95)

Who should buy Old?

Old Crow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

VanillaHoney

Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

Malt ExtractToasted

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