Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) vs Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Ardgowan
★ 5.00
£49
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£69
| Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) | Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardgowan | Balblair |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 50% |
| Age | NAS | 20 yr |
| Price | £48.5 | £69.3 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is better value at £49 vs £69.
For beginners: Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£48.5 vs £69.3)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£69.3 vs £48.5)
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 Balblair?
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Only Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
Clydebuilt Riveter Single Grain (Ardgowan)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange