Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release vs Jean Fillioux Lot 63 Grande Champagne Cognac / Through The Grapevine
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
Jean Fillioux Lot 63 Grande Champagne Cognac / Through The Grapevine
Jean Fillioux
£377
| Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | Jean Fillioux Lot 63 Grande Champagne Cognac / Through The Grapevine | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Smooth Ambler | Jean Fillioux |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | United Kingdom |
| Type | Bourbon | |
| ABV | 47.1% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £377 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Jean Fillioux Lot 63 Grande Champagne Cognac / Through The Grapevine
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Jean Fillioux Lot 63 Grande Champagne Cognac / Through The Grapevine
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 £377.
For beginners: Jean Fillioux Lot 63 Grande Champagne Cognac / Through The Grapevine 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 affordable (£299 vs £377)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Jean Fillioux Lot 63 Grande Champagne Cognac / Through The Grapevine
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£377 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 Jean?
Jean Fillioux Lot 63 Grande Champagne Cognac / Through The Grapevine suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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