Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) vs Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 801489 & 801490) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Ardgowan
★ 5.00
£49
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 801489 & 801490) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Inchgower
£42
| Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) | Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 801489 & 801490) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardgowan | Inchgower |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £48.5 | £41.74 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 801489 & 801490) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 801489 & 801490) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 801489 & 801490) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £42 vs £49.
For beginners: Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 801489 & 801490) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (80/100 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 £41.74)
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 801489 & 801490) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£41.74 vs £48.5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Inchgower?
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 801489 & 801490) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
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Where to buy
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 801489 & 801490) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange