Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) vs Mortlach 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Ardgowan
★ 5.00
£49
Mortlach 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Mortlach
★ 4.00
£50
| Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) | Mortlach 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardgowan | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 56.8% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £48.5 | £49.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Mortlach 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Mortlach 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Quick verdict
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is better value at £49 vs £50.
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 £49.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.95 vs £48.5)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Only Mortlach 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Where to buy
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 1998 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange