Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220 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.

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerSmooth Ambler
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV40%47.1%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£248.84£299
Rating5.00/5

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

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

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220

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).

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220 is better value at £249 vs £299.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£248.84 vs £299)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £248.84)

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220 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 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

VanillaOld Wood

Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Cities Of The Future Berlin 2220

HoneyFresh Fruit

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

ToastedChocolateDried Fruit

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