Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory vs Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - SignatoryClydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
DistilleryAultmoreArdgowan
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV43%50%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£34.72£48.5
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory

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Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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Quick verdict

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

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory is better value at £35 vs £49.

For beginners: Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.72 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 £34.72)

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 303222 & 303225) - Signatory suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

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