Balblair 35 Year Old - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard) 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.
Balblair 35 Year Old - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard)
Balblair
£373
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
| Balblair 35 Year Old - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard) | Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Smooth Ambler |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 43.3% | 47.1% |
| Age | 35 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £372.7 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 35 Year Old - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard)
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Balblair 35 Year Old - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard)
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 £373.
For beginners: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Balblair 35 Year Old - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£372.7 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 £372.7)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 35 Year Old - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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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