Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release vs Balblair 22 Year Old 1975 (cask 7283) - First Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
Balblair 22 Year Old 1975 (cask 7283) - First Cask
Balblair
£395
| Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | Balblair 22 Year Old 1975 (cask 7283) - First Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Smooth Ambler | Balblair |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.1% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £299 | £395 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Balblair 22 Year Old 1975 (cask 7283) - First Cask
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Balblair 22 Year Old 1975 (cask 7283) - First Cask
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 £395.
For beginners: Balblair 22 Year Old 1975 (cask 7283) - First Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
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 affordable (£299 vs £395)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Balblair 22 Year Old 1975 (cask 7283) - First Cask
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£395 vs £299)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 22 Year Old 1975 (cask 7283) - First Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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