Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) vs Tomatin 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 900016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)Tomatin 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 900016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryArdgowanTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV50%52.8%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£48.5£50.35
Rating5.00/5

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Tomatin 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 900016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 900016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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 £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 £50.35)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tomatin 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 900016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£50.35 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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 900016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

VanillaHoney

Only Tomatin 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 900016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Fresh FruitYeasty

Where to buy

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

Tomatin 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 900016) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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