Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release vs Glen Grant 30 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Two (Decadent Drinks)
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
Glen Grant 30 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Two (Decadent Drinks)
Glen Grant
£458
| Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | Glen Grant 30 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Two (Decadent Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Smooth Ambler | Glen Grant |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.1% | 46.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £299 | £457.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Glen Grant 30 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Two (Decadent Drinks)
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Glen Grant 30 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Two (Decadent Drinks)
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 £458.
For beginners: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release is more approachable (55/100 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 £457.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Grant 30 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Two (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£457.5 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 Glen?
Glen Grant 30 Year Old - Whiskyland Chapter Twenty Two (Decadent Drinks) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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