Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) vs Glen Moray 6 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)

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

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)Glen Moray 6 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryArdgowanGlen Moray
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV50%53.2%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£48.5£44.95
Rating5.00/5

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Glen Moray 6 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 6 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Moray 6 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor) 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.5 vs £44.95)

Glen Moray 6 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£44.95 vs £48.5)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
  • 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 Glen?

Glen Moray 6 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

Vanilla

Only Glen Moray 6 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)

Dried FruitCitric

Where to buy

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

Glen Moray 6 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)

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