Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release vs Tomatin 25 Year Old 1994 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
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
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1994 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
Tomatin
£224
| Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release | Tomatin 25 Year Old 1994 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Smooth Ambler | Tomatin |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.1% | 49.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £299 | £224.04 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1994 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1994 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1994 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) is better value at £224 vs £299.
For beginners: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release is more approachable (55/100 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 £224.04)
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1994 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£224.04 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Tomatin?
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1994 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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Only Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
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Where to buy
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 12 Year Old Bourbon (cask 9484) Single Barrel Release
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Tomatin 25 Year Old 1994 - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange