Cambridge Circus 32 Year Old - Single & Single 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.
Cambridge Circus 32 Year Old - Single & Single
Single & Single
£255
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
| Cambridge Circus 32 Year Old - Single & Single | Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Single & Single | Smooth Ambler |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 47.3% | 47.1% |
| Age | 32 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £254.95 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cambridge Circus 32 Year Old - Single & Single
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Cambridge Circus 32 Year Old - Single & Single
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).
Cambridge Circus 32 Year Old - Single & Single is better value at £255 vs £299.
For beginners: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Cambridge Circus 32 Year Old - Single & Single
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£254.95 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (32 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 £254.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Cambridge?
Cambridge Circus 32 Year Old - Single & Single suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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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