Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) vs Inchmurrin 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)Inchmurrin 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryArdgowanLoch Lomond
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV50%47.3%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£48.5£72.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Inchmurrin 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value69/100

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is better value at £49 vs £73.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£48.5 vs £72.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Inchmurrin 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £48.5)

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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

VanillaMalt ExtractHoney

Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

Toasted

Only Inchmurrin 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Fresh FruitCitric

Where to buy

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

Inchmurrin 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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