Edradour 22 Year Old 2003 (casks 1001-1005) - Amarone Cask Matured vs Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 22 Year Old 2003 (casks 1001-1005) - Amarone Cask Matured
Edradour
£245
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
| Edradour 22 Year Old 2003 (casks 1001-1005) - Amarone Cask Matured | Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Smooth Ambler |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 50.8% | 47.1% |
| Age | 22 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £244.95 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 22 Year Old 2003 (casks 1001-1005) - Amarone Cask Matured
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Edradour 22 Year Old 2003 (casks 1001-1005) - Amarone Cask Matured
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Quick verdict
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 22 Year Old 2003 (casks 1001-1005) - Amarone Cask Matured is better value at £245 vs £299.
For beginners: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Edradour 22 Year Old 2003 (casks 1001-1005) - Amarone Cask Matured
Pros
- +More affordable (£244.95 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £244.95)
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 22 Year Old 2003 (casks 1001-1005) - Amarone Cask Matured 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.
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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Edradour 22 Year Old 2003 (casks 1001-1005) - Amarone Cask Matured
Only Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release