Blended Grain 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 13327) - The Sovereign (Hunter 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.
Blended Grain 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 13327) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Hunter Laing
£356
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
| Blended Grain 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 13327) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) | Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hunter Laing | Smooth Ambler |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Grain | Bourbon |
| ABV | 47.9% | 47.1% |
| Age | 52 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £355.79 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blended Grain 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 13327) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Blended Grain 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 13327) - The Sovereign (Hunter 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).
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release is better value at £299 vs £356.
For beginners: Blended Grain 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 13327) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Blended Grain 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 13327) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (52 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£355.79 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 £355.79)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Blended?
Blended Grain 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 13327) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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 Blended Grain 52 Year Old 1964 (cask 13327) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Only Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release