Tomatin 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 900016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Tomatin 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 900016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
DistilleryTomatinArdgowan
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV52.8%50%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£50.35£48.5
Rating5.00/5

Tomatin 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 900016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Tomatin 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 900016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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 £50.

For beginners: Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Tomatin 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 900016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£50.35 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 £50.35)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tomatin?

Tomatin 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 900016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Tomatin 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 900016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Fresh FruitYeasty

Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

VanillaHoney

Where to buy

Tomatin 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 900016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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