Tamdhu 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 4126) - Mackillop's Choice 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.
Tamdhu 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 4126) - Mackillop's Choice
Tamdhu
£303
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
| Tamdhu 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 4126) - Mackillop's Choice | Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tamdhu | Smooth Ambler |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 48.1% | 47.1% |
| Age | 28 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £302.73 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tamdhu 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 4126) - Mackillop's Choice
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Tamdhu 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 4126) - Mackillop's Choice
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 £303.
For beginners: Tamdhu 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 4126) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Tamdhu 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 4126) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£302.73 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 £302.73)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Tamdhu?
Tamdhu 28 Year Old 1989 (cask 4126) - Mackillop's Choice 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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