Speyburn 28 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/022) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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.
Speyburn 28 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/022) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Speyburn
£216
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
| Speyburn 28 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/022) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Speyburn | Smooth Ambler |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 47.1% |
| Age | 28 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £215.64 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Speyburn 28 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/022) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Speyburn 28 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/022) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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).
Speyburn 28 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/022) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £216 vs £299.
For beginners: Speyburn 28 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/022) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Speyburn 28 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/022) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£215.64 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 £215.64)
Who should buy Speyburn?
Speyburn 28 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/022) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 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 Speyburn 28 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/022) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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