Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Bangkok Edition 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.
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Bangkok Edition
Johnnie Walker
£299
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
| Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Bangkok Edition | Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Smooth Ambler |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended | Bourbon |
| ABV | 40% | 47.1% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £299 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Bangkok Edition
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Bangkok Edition
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 £299.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Bangkok Edition is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Bangkok Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −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
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Bangkok Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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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Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old - Air Ink Bangkok Edition
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