Compass Box Ultramarine - The Extinct Blends Quartet 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.
Compass Box Ultramarine - The Extinct Blends Quartet
Compass Box
£295
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
| Compass Box Ultramarine - The Extinct Blends Quartet | Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Compass Box | Smooth Ambler |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended | Bourbon |
| ABV | 51% | 47.1% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £294.9 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Compass Box Ultramarine - The Extinct Blends Quartet
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Compass Box Ultramarine - The Extinct Blends Quartet
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).
Compass Box Ultramarine - The Extinct Blends Quartet is better value at £295 vs £299.
For beginners: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Compass Box Ultramarine - The Extinct Blends Quartet
Pros
- +More affordable (£294.9 vs £299)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −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 £294.9)
Who should buy Compass?
Compass Box Ultramarine - The Extinct Blends Quartet is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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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Only Compass Box Ultramarine - The Extinct Blends Quartet
Only Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release