Clydebuilt Debuts Six Speyside Single Malts

Six distinctive Scotch whiskies, including three single casks, mark a milestone for Ardgowan’s boutique brand

Clydebuilt, the boutique whisky brand by the newly opened Ardgowan Distillery, has released a striking new batch of six Speyside Single Malts, including three exclusive single cask editions. This marks the first time the brand—which previously focused on Blended Malts—enters the single malt category. The collection showcases the craftsmanship that inspired the name “Clydebuilt,” a nod to the historic shipbuilding excellence along the River Clyde.

Design and Presentation

The six expressions are bottled with meticulous attention to detail: no chill filtration, no added colouring, and all aged for 12 years. Each whisky is presented at a bold ABV ranging from 46% to 61.1%, reinforcing their craft nature and premium appeal. The visual identity reflects traditional quality with labels highlighting individual cask numbers and aging specifics.

Maturation and Flavor Profile

Distillery Manager Laura Davies, trained by the late industry legend Dr Jim Swan, curated this batch from select Speyside distillates. Each whisky matured in European oak sherry casks at Ardgowan’s site on the Firth of Clyde. The six expressions range from multi-cask matured classics to bold single cask rarities, each offering a distinct profile:

• 12 y/o Sherry Cask Matured (46% ABV)

  • Nose: Raisins, figs, polished oak
  • Taste: Dark fruits, spices, long rounded finish

• 12 y/o 100 Proof Sherry Cask (57.1% ABV)

  • Nose: Raisins, dates, toasted nuts, spice
  • Taste: Dried fruits, dark chocolate, leather

• 12 y/o Official Opening Day (59.5% ABV)

  • Nose: Dried fruits, toasted nuts, sherry sweetness
  • Taste: Fig, raisin, spice, velvety mouthfeel

• 2012 PX Hogshead (AS059) (58.5% ABV)

  • Nose: Figs, dates, caramel
  • Taste: Toffee, dark chocolate, espresso

• 2012 Oloroso Hogshead (AS076) (59.0% ABV)

  • Nose: Dark fruits, spice
  • Taste: Figs, chocolate, oak, nutmeg

• 2012 Manzanilla Hogshead (AS041) (61.1% ABV)

  • Nose: Green apple, florals, almonds
  • Taste: Citrus, nuttiness, fresh and delicate

Master Blender's Statement

Conclusion

This inaugural range of Clydebuilt Single Malts stands as a testament to precision, tradition, and passion. With exclusive availability across UK, Austria, Belgium, Sweden, and Germany, and prices ranging from £46.99 to £85, these limited edition expressions offer collectors and enthusiasts an exciting new chapter from one of Scotland’s most promising young distilleries.