Linkwood 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 7327) - Mackillop's Choice 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.
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 7327) - Mackillop's Choice
Linkwood
£315
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
| Linkwood 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 7327) - Mackillop's Choice | Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Smooth Ambler |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 47.3% | 47.1% |
| Age | 26 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £314.66 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 7327) - Mackillop's Choice
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 7327) - Mackillop's Choice
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 £315.
For beginners: Linkwood 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 7327) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 7327) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£314.66 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 £314.66)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 7327) - Mackillop's Choice 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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