Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) vs Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)

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

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)
DistilleryArdgowanInchgower
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV50%57.1%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£48.5£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)

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 £50.

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 £49.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£49.95 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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory) 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

Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

VanillaMalt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)

SherriedSmokeyOilyMedicinalOld Wood

Where to buy

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)

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