Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (casks 706322 & 706323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (casks 706322 & 706323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
DistilleryArdmoreArdgowan
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%50%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£42.95£48.5
Rating5.00/5

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (casks 706322 & 706323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (casks 706322 & 706323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (casks 706322 & 706323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £43 vs £49.

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

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (casks 706322 & 706323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£42.95 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 £42.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ardmore?

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (casks 706322 & 706323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

ToastedMalt Extract

Only Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (casks 706322 & 706323) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokeyOilyVegetative

Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

VanillaHoney

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