Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017 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 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017
Bunnahabhain
£495
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
| Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017 | 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 | 46.3% | 47.1% |
| Age | 13 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £495 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017
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 £495.
For beginners: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£495 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 £495)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017 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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