Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release vs Speyburn 28 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/022) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Smooth Ambler
★ 5.00
£299
Speyburn 28 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/022) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Speyburn
£216
| Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | Speyburn 28 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/022) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Smooth Ambler | Speyburn |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.1% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £299 | £215.64 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Speyburn 28 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/022) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Speyburn 28 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/022) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Speyburn 28 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/022) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £216 vs £299.
For beginners: Speyburn 28 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/022) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
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 £215.64)
Speyburn 28 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/022) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£215.64 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Speyburn?
Speyburn 28 Year Old 1989 (batch 18/022) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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