Tomatin 36 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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.
Tomatin 36 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tomatin
£252
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
| Tomatin 36 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Smooth Ambler |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46.8% | 47.1% |
| Age | 36 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £251.95 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 36 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Tomatin 36 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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).
Tomatin 36 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £252 vs £299.
For beginners: Tomatin 36 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 36 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£251.95 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 £251.95)
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 36 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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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