Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) vs Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 6403 & 6404) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Ardgowan
★ 5.00
£49
Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 6403 & 6404) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Clynelish
£53
| Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) | Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 6403 & 6404) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardgowan | Clynelish |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 19 yr |
| Price | £48.5 | £52.85 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 6403 & 6404) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 6403 & 6404) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
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 £53.
For beginners: Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 6403 & 6404) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£48.5 vs £52.85)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 6403 & 6404) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£52.85 vs £48.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 6403 & 6404) - 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Only Clynelish 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 6403 & 6404) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)