Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release vs Seagram's 7 Crown (1.75L) - 1980s
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
Seagram's 7 Crown (1.75L) - 1980s
Seagram's
£252
| Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | Seagram's 7 Crown (1.75L) - 1980s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Smooth Ambler | Seagram's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Canada |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended |
| ABV | 47.1% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £252 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Seagram's 7 Crown (1.75L) - 1980s
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Seagram's 7 Crown (1.75L) - 1980s
Quick verdict
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Seagram's 7 Crown (1.75L) - 1980s is better value at £252 vs £299.
For beginners: Seagram's 7 Crown (1.75L) - 1980s is more approachable (70/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£299 vs £252)
Seagram's 7 Crown (1.75L) - 1980s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£252 vs £299)
Cons
- −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 Seagram's?
Seagram's 7 Crown (1.75L) - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
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