Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) vs Glen Moray 9 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

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

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)Glen Moray 9 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits
DistilleryArdgowanGlen Moray
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV50%57.7%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£48.5£52.84
Rating5.00/5

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Glen Moray 9 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 9 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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: 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 affordable (£48.5 vs £52.84)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Moray 9 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£52.84 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 Glen?

Glen Moray 9 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits 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

VanillaMalt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Glen Moray 9 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

Fresh Fruit

Where to buy

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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