Glengoyne 17 Year Old - 1980s 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.
Glengoyne 17 Year Old - 1980s
Glengoyne
£250
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
| Glengoyne 17 Year Old - 1980s | Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Smooth Ambler |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 43% | 47.1% |
| Age | 17 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £250 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glengoyne 17 Year Old - 1980s
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Glengoyne 17 Year Old - 1980s
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).
Glengoyne 17 Year Old - 1980s is better value at £250 vs £299.
For beginners: Glengoyne 17 Year Old - 1980s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 17 Year Old - 1980s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£250 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 £250)
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 17 Year Old - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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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