Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask
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
The Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask
The Macallan
★ 3.57
£294
| Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | The Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Smooth Ambler | The Macallan |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.1% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £299 | £293.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.57/5 |
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
The Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
The Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask
Quick verdict
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.57).
The Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask is better value at £294 vs £299.
For beginners: The Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask is more approachable (70/100 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)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£299 vs £293.95)
The Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£293.95 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.6 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 The?
The Macallan 18 Year Old Double Cask 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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