Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) vs Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Benrinnes
★ 4.50
£50
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Ardgowan
★ 5.00
£49
| Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) | Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Ardgowan |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 57.2% | 50% |
| Age | 11 yr | NAS |
| Price | £49.95 | £48.5 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Quick verdict
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
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).
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £48.5)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£48.5 vs £49.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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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