Cambus 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15622) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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.
Cambus 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15622) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Cambus
£285
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
| Cambus 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15622) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cambus | Smooth Ambler |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Grain | Bourbon |
| ABV | 49.1% | 47.1% |
| Age | 45 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £284.95 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cambus 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15622) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Cambus 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15622) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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).
Cambus 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15622) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £285 vs £299.
For beginners: Cambus 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15622) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Cambus 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15622) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£284.95 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 12 years)
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
- −More expensive (£299 vs £284.95)
Who should buy Cambus?
Cambus 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15622) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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
Only Cambus 45 Year Old 1976 (cask 15622) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release