Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) vs Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)

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

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryArdgowanMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV50%50%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£48.5£60.12
Rating5.00/5

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas 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 £60.

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 £60.12)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£60.12 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 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (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

Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

VanillaMalt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld WoodTobacco

Where to buy

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)

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