Invergordon 50 Year Old 1972 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) 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.
Invergordon 50 Year Old 1972 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Invergordon
£446
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
| Invergordon 50 Year Old 1972 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) | Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | Smooth Ambler |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Grain | Bourbon |
| ABV | 43.7% | 47.1% |
| Age | 50 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £445.95 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Invergordon 50 Year Old 1972 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Invergordon 50 Year Old 1972 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
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 £446.
For beginners: Invergordon 50 Year Old 1972 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Invergordon 50 Year Old 1972 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (50 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£445.95 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 £445.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 50 Year Old 1972 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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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