Aberlour 6 Year Old - Forgotten Gems vs Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Aberlour 6 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Aberlour
£55

Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Ardgowan
★ 5.00
£49
| Aberlour 6 Year Old - Forgotten Gems | Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Ardgowan |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 49.4% | 50% |
| Age | 6 yr | NAS |
| Price | £54.95 | £48.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 6 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Aberlour 6 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
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 £55.
For beginners: Aberlour 6 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 6 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£54.95 vs £48.5)
- −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 affordable (£48.5 vs £54.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 6 Year Old - Forgotten Gems suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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
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Where to buy
Aberlour 6 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange