Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) vs Linkwood 17 Year Old 1999 (casks 6169 & 6172) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Ardgowan
★ 5.00
£49
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1999 (casks 6169 & 6172) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Linkwood
£46
| Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) | Linkwood 17 Year Old 1999 (casks 6169 & 6172) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardgowan | Linkwood |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 17 yr |
| Price | £48.5 | £46.35 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1999 (casks 6169 & 6172) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1999 (casks 6169 & 6172) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1999 (casks 6169 & 6172) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £46 vs £49.
For beginners: Linkwood 17 Year Old 1999 (casks 6169 & 6172) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 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 £46.35)
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1999 (casks 6169 & 6172) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£46.35 vs £48.5)
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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 17 Year Old 1999 (casks 6169 & 6172) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Only Linkwood 17 Year Old 1999 (casks 6169 & 6172) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)