CLYDEBUILT WHISKYSome of the greatest ships in the world were built on the River Clyde and so, over time, the word ‘Clydebuilt’ came to stand for craftsmanship, integrity and pride. The Clydebuilt brand was inspired by that exceptional legacy: a fitting tribute as Ardgowan Distillery, the home of the brand, is situated on the Firth of Clyde near Inverkip.This is a boutique range of thoughtfully selected and masterfully matured Scotch whiskies that honour the spirit of the Clyde, emulating and upholding the attention to detail and the pride in quality of those that came before.
Clydebuilt Coppersmith
Clydebuilt Coppersmith is the first bottling in this award-winning series. Ardgowan’s Master Whisky Maker, Max McFarlane, says: “A whisky to savour, which oozes opulence and stunning cask maturation with a super balance of sweet and spicy, heather honey, sultanas and very dark chocolate, with a long, dry finish.”
- A blend of four distinctive Single Malts from Highland and Speyside distilleries
- Specially created by Max McFarlane
- Bottled at 48% ABV more flavour
- Limited Release: 750 cases worldwide
- Matured in first-fill Oloroso Sherry casks
- Bottled non-chill filtered for more flavour
- No added colouring
TASTING NOTES
Nose: Heather honey, sultanas, with a hint of sweetness and spice.
Palate: Butterscotch, and notes of very dark chocolate, sultanas again.
Finish: Long, lingering notes of dried fruits, walnuts, tobacco and other autumnal aromas.
Clydebuilt Shipwright
Clydebuilt Shipwright is the second bottling in this award-winning series. Ardgowan’s Master Whisky Maker, Max McFarlane, says: “Take a dram of Shipwright, breathe in the waves of marzipan, Ceylon tea, dried spices and hints of tobacco - roll the dram to the front of mouth and on the tip of the tongue you’ll find orange peel, rich dark notes of black cherries, and treacle. Finally, Shipwright finishes gently, dry at first, then gliding into lingering spicy notes.”
- A blend of four distinctive Single Malts from Highland and Speyside distilleries
- Specially created by Max McFarlane
- Bottled at 48% ABV for more flavour
- Limited Release: 750 cases worldwide
- Matured in first-fill Oloroso Sherry casks
- Bottled non-chill filtered for more flavour
- No added colouring
TASTING NOTES
Nose: Warm aromas come in waves, bringing to mind the precious cargoes of the East, with scents of marzipan, leather, Ceylon tea, dried spices, tobacco and sandalwood.
Palate: This journey continues, as bright complexities of orange peel and rich dark notes of black cherries, and treacle.
Finish: Shipwright then settles gently, dry at first, then gliding into lingering spicy notes with hints of an old leather armchair.
Clydebuilt Sailmaker
Clydebuilt Sailmaker is the third bottling in this award-winning series. Ardgowan’s Master Whisky Maker, Max McFarlane, says: “I think Sailmaker is the Clydebuilt Collection’s best whisky yet. It is our first time incorporating Lowland whisky alongside Speyside and Highland Single Malts, which adds significant depth and richness to the flavour profile.”
- A blend of six distinctive single malts from Lowland, Highland and Speyside distilleries
- Specially created by Max McFarlane
- Bottled at 48% ABV for more flavour
- Limited Release: 750 cases worldwide
- Matured in first-fill Oloroso Sherry casks
- Bottled non-chill filtered for more flavour
- No added colouring
TASTING NOTES
Nose: Peppery, with an intriguing balance of dried spices, stone fruits, fresh nectarines. chocolate truffles, and Seville orange marmalade.
Palate: Relaxes slowly to reveal long lasting butterscotch, marzipan, mangoes, and a hint of vanilla essence.
Finish: Rich sherry pervades, raisins and spice.
Clydebuilt Riveter
Clydebuilt Riveter, the fourth bottling in the series, signals a move away from previous blended expressions, becoming the first single grain whisky in the range. Ardgowan’s Master Whisky Maker, Max McFarlane, says: “Grain whiskies are often overshadowed by Single Malts; however, great spirit married with quality wood never fails to deliver. This parcel of casks specially selected for Clydebuilt Riveter has allowed me to create a whisky which really showcases the depth of flavour that grain whisky can produce.”
- 15-Year-Old Single Grain
- Specially selected by Max McFarlane
- Bottled at 50% ABV for more flavour
- Limited Release: 750 cases worldwide
- Matured in first-fill Bourbon barrels
- Bottled non-chill filtered for more flavour
- No added colouring
TASTING NOTES
Nose: Opens on dark fruit compote before moving into furniture polish, lemon curd, figs, leather and old books.
Palate: Dry and moreish, with butterscotch, five spice, mint choc chip and brown sugar.
Finish: Lingering, lovely, and very smooth, dries down slowly.
Clydebuilt Anchorsmith
Anchorsmith is the penultimate bottling in the award-winning Clydebuilt Collection - a unique, limited-edition blended malt combining six distinctive whiskies from Lowland, Speyside and Highland distilleries. Each of these whiskies was fully matured in first-fill Oloroso Sherry casks before being handpicked by our Master Whisky Maker, Max McFarlane.
- A blend of six distinctive Single Malts from Lowland, Highland and Speyside distilleries
- Specially selected by Max McFarlane
- Bottled at 46% ABV for more flavour
- Limited Release: 500 cases worldwide
- Matured in first-fill Oloroso Sherry casks
- Non-chill filtered
- No added colouring
TASTING NOTES
Nose: Well-balanced and distinctive – black cherries, lemon drizzle cake, chocolate raisins, sesame oil, and sticky figs and dates.
Palate: Full-bodied, floral and plummy with ripe dark fruits, roasted chestnuts, pomegranate juice and overripe bananas.
Finish: Long and lightly tannic with Earl Grey tea and orange marmalade.
Clydebuilt Draughtsman
Draughtsman is the final bottling in the award-winning Clydebuilt Collection. Our Whisky Maker, Max McFarlane, has married Sherry matured 25-year-old malt whisky with 8-year-old Oloroso matured malts sourced from distilleries across Scotland. The result is a truly luxurious Blended Malt showcasing the pinnacle of Sherry-matured whisky and the art of blending.
- A blend of eight distinctive Single Malt whiskies from Lowland, Highland and Speyside distilleries
- Specially selected by Max McFarlane
- Bottled at 46% ABV for more flavour
- Limited Release: 500 cases worldwide
- Component malts matured in Sherry butts and first-fill Oloroso Sherry casks
- Bottled non-chill filtered
- No added colouring
TASTING NOTES
Nose: Complex: Ceylon tea, manuka honey, sweet currant scones, and marzipan meet candied lemon peel, dark chocolate, and leatherbound books.
Palate: Packed with mouth-watering notes: toast with juicy blackcurrant jam, subtle allspice, dark red fruits, and herbal hints.
Finish: A slow start, building to a supercharged, explosive finish.