Glen Moray 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 88) - Spirits Shop' Selection vs Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Glen Moray 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 88) - Spirits Shop' SelectionClydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
DistilleryGlen MorayArdgowan
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV62%50%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£67.5£48.5
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 88) - Spirits Shop' Selection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Glen Moray 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 88) - Spirits Shop' Selection

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 £68.

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

Glen Moray 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 88) - Spirits Shop' Selection

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (62%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£67.5 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 £67.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 88) - Spirits Shop' Selection 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanillaHoney

Only Glen Moray 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 88) - Spirits Shop' Selection

Citric

Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

Toasted

Where to buy

Glen Moray 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 88) - Spirits Shop' Selection

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