Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 Year Old Bourbon (cask 24176) - Drinks by the Dram Exclusive
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£100
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 Year Old Bourbon (cask 24176) - Drinks by the Dram Exclusive
Smooth Ambler
★ 3.50
£74
| Famous Grouse Highland Decanter | Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 Year Old Bourbon (cask 24176) - Drinks by the Dram Exclusive | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Smooth Ambler |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended | Bourbon |
| ABV | 40% | 59.6% |
| Age | NAS | 5 yr |
| Price | £99.99 | £73.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.50/5 |
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 Year Old Bourbon (cask 24176) - Drinks by the Dram Exclusive
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 Year Old Bourbon (cask 24176) - Drinks by the Dram Exclusive
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 Year Old Bourbon (cask 24176) - Drinks by the Dram Exclusive is better value at £74 vs £100.
For beginners: Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.99 vs £73.95)
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 Year Old Bourbon (cask 24176) - Drinks by the Dram Exclusive
Pros
- +More affordable (£73.95 vs £99.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (3.5 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Famous?
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter 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.
Who should buy Smooth?
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 Year Old Bourbon (cask 24176) - Drinks by the Dram Exclusive 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 Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Only Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 Year Old Bourbon (cask 24176) - Drinks by the Dram Exclusive