Foursquare Absolutio 15 Year Old Rum / Port Finish vs Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Foursquare Absolutio 15 Year Old Rum / Port Finish
Foursquare
£275
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
| Foursquare Absolutio 15 Year Old Rum / Port Finish | Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Foursquare | Smooth Ambler |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | America |
| Type | Bourbon | |
| ABV | 40% | 47.1% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £275 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Foursquare Absolutio 15 Year Old Rum / Port Finish
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Foursquare Absolutio 15 Year Old Rum / Port Finish
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Quick verdict
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Foursquare Absolutio 15 Year Old Rum / Port Finish is better value at £275 vs £299.
For beginners: Foursquare Absolutio 15 Year Old Rum / Port Finish is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Foursquare Absolutio 15 Year Old Rum / Port Finish
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£275 vs £299)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£299 vs £275)
Who should buy Foursquare?
Foursquare Absolutio 15 Year Old Rum / Port Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy Smooth?
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Tasting notes
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Only Foursquare Absolutio 15 Year Old Rum / Port Finish
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