Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) vs Mortlach 16 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)Mortlach 16 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
DistilleryArdgowanMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV50%46%
AgeNAS16 yr
Price£48.5£41.73
Rating5.00/5

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Mortlach 16 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 16 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 16 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £42 vs £49.

For beginners: Mortlach 16 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (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 £41.73)

Mortlach 16 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£41.73 vs £48.5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 16 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

VanillaHoney

Only Mortlach 16 Year Old 1995 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

TobaccoLeatheryOld Wood

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