Glentauchers 1989 / 31 Year Old / Blackadder Speyside Whisky 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.

Glentauchers 1989 / 31 Year Old / Blackadder Speyside WhiskySmooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
DistilleryGlentauchersSmooth Ambler
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeBourbon
ABV40%47.1%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£327£299
Rating5.00/5

Glentauchers 1989 / 31 Year Old / Blackadder Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner55/100
Value17/100

Glentauchers 1989 / 31 Year Old / Blackadder Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release is better value at £299 vs £327.

For beginners: Glentauchers 1989 / 31 Year Old / Blackadder Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glentauchers 1989 / 31 Year Old / Blackadder Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£327 vs £299)
  • 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 affordable (£299 vs £327)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 1989 / 31 Year Old / Blackadder Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Both taste of

Old WoodToasted

Only Glentauchers 1989 / 31 Year Old / Blackadder Speyside Whisky

SherriedHoneyNutty

Only Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release

VanillaChocolateDried Fruit

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