Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220
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
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220
Johnnie Walker
£249
| Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Smooth Ambler | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended |
| ABV | 47.1% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £299 | £248.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220
Quick verdict
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220 is better value at £249 vs £299.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220 is more approachable (85/100 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 £248.84)
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£248.84 vs £299)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
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