Longmorn 23 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection 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.
Longmorn 23 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection
Longmorn
£259
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
| Longmorn 23 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection | Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Smooth Ambler |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 48% | 47.1% |
| Age | 23 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £259 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 23 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Longmorn 23 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection
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).
Longmorn 23 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection is better value at £259 vs £299.
For beginners: Longmorn 23 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 23 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection
Pros
- +More affordable (£259 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 £259)
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 23 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection 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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