Caperdonich 23 Year Old - Forgotten Gems 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.
Caperdonich 23 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Caperdonich
£250
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
| Caperdonich 23 Year Old - Forgotten Gems | Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caperdonich | Smooth Ambler |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 47.8% | 47.1% |
| Age | 23 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caperdonich 23 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Caperdonich 23 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
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).
Caperdonich 23 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is better value at £250 vs £299.
For beginners: Caperdonich 23 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Caperdonich 23 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Pros
- +More affordable (£249.95 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 £249.95)
Who should buy Caperdonich?
Caperdonich 23 Year Old - Forgotten Gems 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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