Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) vs Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Ardgowan
★ 5.00
£49
Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Inchgower
★ 4.00
£35
| Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) | Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardgowan | Inchgower |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £48.5 | £34.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £35 vs £49.
For beginners: Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£48.5 vs £34.95)
Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£34.95 vs £48.5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Only Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchgower 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 12028) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange