Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) vs Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof

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

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof
DistilleryArdgowanFour Roses
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeGrainBourbon
ABV50%50%
AgeNASNAS
Price£48.5£44.9
Rating5.00/54.25/5

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value95/100

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.25).

Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof is better value at £45 vs £49.

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

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.5 vs £44.9)

Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof

Pros

  • +More affordable (£44.9 vs £48.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Four?

Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

Malt ExtractHoney

Only Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof

Fresh FruitChocolateOily

Where to buy

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

Four Roses Single Barrel 100 Proof

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