Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£53
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Ardgowan
★ 5.00
£49
| Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Ardgowan |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £52.85 | £48.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Quick verdict
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is better value at £49 vs £53.
For beginners: Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£52.85 vs £48.5)
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£48.5 vs £52.85)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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
Only Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Where to buy
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 186) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange