The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Liguria 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.

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - LiguriaSmooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
DistilleryThe Lakes DistillerySmooth Ambler
Region
CountryEnglandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV46.7%47.1%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£399£299
Rating5.00/5

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Liguria

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner55/100
Value17/100

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Liguria

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £399.

For beginners: The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Liguria is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Liguria

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£399 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy The?

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Liguria suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

Only The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Liguria

SherriedHoneyCooked Fruit

Only Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release

VanillaOld WoodToastedChocolate

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