Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105083) - (Signatory) vs Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105083) - (Signatory)Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
DistilleryLongmornArdgowan
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV43%50%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£42.34£48.5
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105083) - (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

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

Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105083) - (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105083) - (Signatory) is better value at £42 vs £49.

For beginners: Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105083) - (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105083) - (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£42.34 vs £48.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £42.34)

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105083) - (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105083) - (Signatory)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)

Malt ExtractHoney

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