Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
DistilleryInchgowerArdgowan
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%50%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£34.95£48.5
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £35 vs £49.

For beginners: Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £48.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.5 vs £34.95)

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

CitricFresh Fruit

Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

VanillaToasted

Where to buy

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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