WhistlePig 18 Year Old Double Malt 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.
WhistlePig 18 Year Old Double Malt
WhistlePig
£400
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
| WhistlePig 18 Year Old Double Malt | Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | WhistlePig | Smooth Ambler |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | America |
| Type | Rye | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 47.1% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £399.95 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
WhistlePig 18 Year Old Double Malt
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
WhistlePig 18 Year Old Double Malt
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 £400.
For beginners: WhistlePig 18 Year Old Double Malt is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
WhistlePig 18 Year Old Double Malt
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£399.95 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 £399.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy WhistlePig?
WhistlePig 18 Year Old Double Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye 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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