Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) 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.
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Craigellachie
£216
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
| Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) | Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Smooth Ambler |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Scotch | Bourbon |
| ABV | 58.3% | 47.1% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £215.5 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
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).
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is better value at £216 vs £299.
For beginners: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +More affordable (£215.5 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.3%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£299 vs £215.5)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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
Only Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Only Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Where to buy
Craigellachie 20 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange