Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release vs Teaninich 13 Year Old Manager's Dram 2022
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
Teaninich 13 Year Old Manager's Dram 2022
Teaninich
£250
| Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | Teaninich 13 Year Old Manager's Dram 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Smooth Ambler | Teaninich |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.1% | 52.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £299 | £250 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Teaninich 13 Year Old Manager's Dram 2022
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Teaninich 13 Year Old Manager's Dram 2022
Quick verdict
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Teaninich 13 Year Old Manager's Dram 2022 is better value at £250 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 £250)
Teaninich 13 Year Old Manager's Dram 2022
Pros
- +More affordable (£250 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.9%) — 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 Teaninich?
Teaninich 13 Year Old Manager's Dram 2022 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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