Jean Fillioux Lot 63 Grande Champagne Cognac / Through The Grapevine 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.
Jean Fillioux Lot 63 Grande Champagne Cognac / Through The Grapevine
Jean Fillioux
£377
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
| Jean Fillioux Lot 63 Grande Champagne Cognac / Through The Grapevine | Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Jean Fillioux | Smooth Ambler |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | America |
| Type | Bourbon | |
| ABV | 40% | 47.1% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £377 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Jean Fillioux Lot 63 Grande Champagne Cognac / Through The Grapevine
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Jean Fillioux Lot 63 Grande Champagne Cognac / Through The Grapevine
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 £377.
For beginners: Jean Fillioux Lot 63 Grande Champagne Cognac / Through The Grapevine is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Jean Fillioux Lot 63 Grande Champagne Cognac / Through The Grapevine
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£377 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 £377)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Jean?
Jean Fillioux Lot 63 Grande Champagne Cognac / Through The Grapevine 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
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