Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) 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 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Glentauchers
£440
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
| Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glentauchers | Smooth Ambler |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 48.6% | 47.1% |
| Age | 34 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £439.68 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
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).
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release is better value at £299 vs £440.
For beginners: Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£439.68 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 £439.68)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 34 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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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