Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release vs Tomatin 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 12783) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 12783) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tomatin
£249
| Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | Tomatin 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 12783) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Smooth Ambler | Tomatin |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.1% | 60.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £299 | £249.49 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 12783) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 12783) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 12783) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £249 vs £299.
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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£299 vs £249.49)
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 12783) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£249.49 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −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 Tomatin?
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 12783) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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Only Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
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