Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release vs Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - Pre 2007
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
Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - Pre 2007
Bowmore
£399
| Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - Pre 2007 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Smooth Ambler | Bowmore |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.1% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £299 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - Pre 2007
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - Pre 2007
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 £399.
For beginners: Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - Pre 2007 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 £399)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - Pre 2007
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 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 Bowmore?
Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - Pre 2007 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Only Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Only Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - Pre 2007
Where to buy
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Bowmore 15 Year Old Mariner - Pre 2007
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange