Bushmills 22 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.
Bushmills 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Bushmills
£250
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
| Bushmills 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Smooth Ambler |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 45.8% | 47.1% |
| Age | 22 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Bushmills 22 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).
Bushmills 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £250 vs £299.
For beginners: Bushmills 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bushmills 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£249.95 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (22 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 £249.95)
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills 22 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 Single 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
Both taste of
Only Bushmills 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Where to buy
Bushmills 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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