Inchfad 14 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits vs Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Inchfad 14 Year Old 2007 - North Star SpiritsClydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
DistilleryLoch LomondArdgowan
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV49%50%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£69.95£48.5
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Inchfad 14 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value57/100

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Inchfad 14 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is better value at £49 vs £70.

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

Inchfad 14 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£69.95 vs £48.5)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£48.5 vs £69.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Inchfad?

Inchfad 14 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits 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

Only Inchfad 14 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

SmokeySherriedDried FruitLeathery

Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

VanillaMalt ExtractHoneyToasted

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