Clydebuilt Shipwright Blended Malt (Ardgowan) vs The Epicurean Cognac Finish

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

Clydebuilt Shipwright Blended Malt (Ardgowan)The Epicurean Cognac Finish
DistilleryArdgowanThe Epicurean
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV48%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£51.5£54.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Clydebuilt Shipwright Blended Malt (Ardgowan)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner60/100
Value97/100

The Epicurean Cognac Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value91/100

Clydebuilt Shipwright Blended Malt (Ardgowan)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Epicurean Cognac Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clydebuilt Shipwright Blended Malt (Ardgowan) is better value at £52 vs £55.

For beginners: Clydebuilt Shipwright Blended Malt (Ardgowan) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Clydebuilt Shipwright Blended Malt (Ardgowan)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£51.5 vs £54.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

The Epicurean Cognac Finish

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £51.5)

Who should buy Clydebuilt?

Clydebuilt Shipwright Blended Malt (Ardgowan) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Who should buy The?

The Epicurean Cognac Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedHoney

Only Clydebuilt Shipwright Blended Malt (Ardgowan)

Dried FruitToastedLeathery

Only The Epicurean Cognac Finish

FragantFresh FruitVanilla

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