Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof vs Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof
Four Roses
★ 4.25
£45
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Ardgowan
★ 5.00
£49
| Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof | Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Four Roses | Ardgowan |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Grain |
| ABV | 50% | 50% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £44.9 | £48.5 |
| Rating | 4.25/5 | 5.00/5 |
Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Quick verdict
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.25).
Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof is better value at £45 vs £49.
For beginners: Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof
Pros
- +More affordable (£44.9 vs £48.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£48.5 vs £44.9)
Who should buy Four?
Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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
Only Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof
Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Where to buy
Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange