Mortlach 13 Year Old 2000 (cask 10200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2000 (cask 10200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
DistilleryMortlachArdgowan
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV50%50%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£71.08£48.5
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2000 (cask 10200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2000 (cask 10200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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 £71.

For beginners: Mortlach 13 Year Old 2000 (cask 10200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2000 (cask 10200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£71.08 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 £71.08)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2000 (cask 10200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

HoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old 2000 (cask 10200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

FragantFresh Fruit

Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

Toasted

Where to buy

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2000 (cask 10200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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