Bunnahabhain 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 6087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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.
Bunnahabhain 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 6087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Bunnahabhain
£224
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
| Bunnahabhain 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 6087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd | Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Smooth Ambler |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 45.1% | 47.1% |
| Age | 28 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £223.94 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 6087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Bunnahabhain 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 6087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
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).
Bunnahabhain 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 6087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is better value at £224 vs £299.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 6087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 6087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +More affordable (£223.94 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 £223.94)
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 6087) - Berry Bros. & Rudd suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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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