Clynelish 14 Year Old 1983 - (Cask 729) (Signatory) 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.
Clynelish 14 Year Old 1983 - (Cask 729) (Signatory)
Clynelish
£299
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
| Clynelish 14 Year Old 1983 - (Cask 729) (Signatory) | Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Smooth Ambler |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 43% | 47.1% |
| Age | 14 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £299 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clynelish 14 Year Old 1983 - (Cask 729) (Signatory)
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Clynelish 14 Year Old 1983 - (Cask 729) (Signatory)
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 £299.
For beginners: Clynelish 14 Year Old 1983 - (Cask 729) (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 14 Year Old 1983 - (Cask 729) (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 14 Year Old 1983 - (Cask 729) (Signatory) 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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