Smooth Ambler Old Scout 107 Single Barrel (Jono's Liquors Pick)
107 proof
12 years (bourbon), 6 years (American whiskey)
American Whiskey
Smooth Ambler
$45
28% bourbon, 72% American whiskey
Nose
Butterscotch, caramel, vanilla bean, creamy, cereal notes (Cheerios), ethanol present
Palate
Buttery, butterscotch, hot buttered popcorn, nutty, sweet, viscous, drinks hotter than proof (drinks like 120–125 proof), coats mouth with sugar
Finish
Long and lingering, sugar sweetness
Top notch
A buttery, butterscotch-forward blended whiskey with impressive depth and heat that offers exceptional value at $45 for those seeking a bold, non-traditional American whiskey experience.
Harsh
Forgettable
Satisfying
Impressive
Undrinkable
Substandard
Average
Noteworthy
Perfection
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