Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - Pre 2007 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.
Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - Pre 2007
Bowmore
£399
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
| Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - Pre 2007 | Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Smooth Ambler |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 43% | 47.1% |
| Age | 15 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £399 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - Pre 2007
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - Pre 2007
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 £399.
For beginners: Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - Pre 2007 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - Pre 2007
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 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 £399)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - Pre 2007 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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
Only Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - Pre 2007
Only Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Where to buy
Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - Pre 2007
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange