Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Old 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.
Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Old
Elijah Craig
★ 4.67
£219
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
| Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Old | Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Elijah Craig | Smooth Ambler |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | America |
| Type | Bourbon | Bourbon |
| ABV | 45% | 47.1% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £219 | £299 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | 5.00/5 |
Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Old
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Old
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 4.67).
Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Old is better value at £219 vs £299.
For beginners: Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£219 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£299 vs £219)
Who should buy Elijah?
Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year Old 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 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
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