Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon vs Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Basil Hayden's
★ 4.25
£45
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Ardgowan
★ 5.00
£49
| Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon | Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Basil Hayden's | Ardgowan |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Grain |
| ABV | 40% | 50% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £44.99 | £48.5 |
| Rating | 4.25/5 | 5.00/5 |
Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Quick verdict
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.25).
Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon is better value at £45 vs £49.
For beginners: Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£44.99 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 £44.99)
Who should buy Basil?
Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon 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 Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Where to buy
Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange