Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) vs Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged

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

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged
DistilleryArdgowanDewar's
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV50%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£48.5£38.5
Rating5.00/5

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged is better value at £39 vs £49.

For beginners: Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

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 £38.5)

Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.5 vs £48.5)

Cons

  • 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 Dewar's?

Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaMalt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged

Fresh Fruit

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