Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 801489 & 801490) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 801489 & 801490) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
DistilleryInchgowerArdgowan
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%50%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£41.74£48.5
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 801489 & 801490) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 801489 & 801490) - 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).

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 801489 & 801490) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £42 vs £49.

For beginners: Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 801489 & 801490) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 801489 & 801490) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£41.74 vs £48.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £41.74)

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 801489 & 801490) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

VanillaMalt ExtractHoney

Only Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 801489 & 801490) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

CitricFresh Fruit

Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

Toasted

Where to buy

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 801489 & 801490) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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