Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) vs Cragganmore 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Ardgowan
★ 5.00
£49
Cragganmore 12 Year Old
Cragganmore
★ 4.31
£45
| Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) | Cragganmore 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardgowan | Cragganmore |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £48.5 | £44.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.31/5 |
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Cragganmore 12 Year Old
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Cragganmore 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.31).
Cragganmore 12 Year Old is better value at £45 vs £49.
For beginners: Cragganmore 12 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£48.5 vs £44.5)
Cragganmore 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£44.5 vs £48.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Only Cragganmore 12 Year Old
Where to buy
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Cragganmore 12 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange