Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited) 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.
Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited)
Aberlour
£425
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
| Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited) | Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Smooth Ambler |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 42.4% | 47.1% |
| Age | 33 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £424.95 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited)
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited)
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 £425.
For beginners: Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£424.95 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 £424.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Aberlour 33 Year Old 1989 (cask 3651) (Limited)
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