Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old 2000 (cask 10200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)Mortlach 13 Year Old 2000 (cask 10200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryArdgowanMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV50%50%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£48.5£71.08
Rating5.00/5

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2000 (cask 10200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2000 (cask 10200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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 £71.

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 £71.08)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2000 (cask 10200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£71.08 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2000 (cask 10200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter 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

VanillaMalt ExtractHoney

Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

Toasted

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old 2000 (cask 10200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

FragantFresh Fruit

Where to buy

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2000 (cask 10200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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