Seagram's 7 Crown (1.75L) - 1980s 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.
Seagram's 7 Crown (1.75L) - 1980s
Seagram's
£252
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
| Seagram's 7 Crown (1.75L) - 1980s | Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Seagram's | Smooth Ambler |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Canada | America |
| Type | Blended | Bourbon |
| ABV | 40% | 47.1% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £252 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Seagram's 7 Crown (1.75L) - 1980s
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Seagram's 7 Crown (1.75L) - 1980s
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).
Seagram's 7 Crown (1.75L) - 1980s is better value at £252 vs £299.
For beginners: Seagram's 7 Crown (1.75L) - 1980s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Seagram's 7 Crown (1.75L) - 1980s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£252 vs £299)
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 £252)
Who should buy Seagram's?
Seagram's 7 Crown (1.75L) - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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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