Glentauchers 1989 / 31 Year Old / Blackadder Speyside Whisky 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.
Glentauchers 1989 / 31 Year Old / Blackadder Speyside Whisky
Glentauchers
£327
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
| Glentauchers 1989 / 31 Year Old / Blackadder Speyside Whisky | Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glentauchers | Smooth Ambler |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | America |
| Type | Bourbon | |
| ABV | 40% | 47.1% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £327 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glentauchers 1989 / 31 Year Old / Blackadder Speyside Whisky
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Glentauchers 1989 / 31 Year Old / Blackadder Speyside Whisky
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).
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release is better value at £299 vs £327.
For beginners: Glentauchers 1989 / 31 Year Old / Blackadder Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glentauchers 1989 / 31 Year Old / Blackadder Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£327 vs £299)
- −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 affordable (£299 vs £327)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 1989 / 31 Year Old / Blackadder Speyside Whisky 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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