Smooth Ambler Old Scout The Bourbon Enthusiast #27999 is a 5-year-old, single-barrel straight bourbon hand selected by The Bourbon Enthusiast and bottled at cask strength of 114 proof (57% ABV).
Mature bourbon distilled in Indiana travels to the West Virginia mountains, where Smooth Ambler Spirits in Maxwelton blends and bottles the Old Scout line. This is a single barrel picked by a whiskey club, The Bourbon Enthusiast, and bottled at full strength: Old Scout single barrels reflect the exact barrel proof of the cask in which the whiskey was aged. The mash bill is 60% corn, 36% rye and 4% malted barley, a high-rye bourbon from continuous column distillation, and it is non-chill filtered.
Dense caramel, dark cherry and peppery oak carry through a long finish, with the bold high-rye spice Old Scout is known for.
Its club-pick label makes it a collectible gift for bourbon hunters.
Bourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak containers, and straight bourbon must be aged at least two years. Those rules give bourbon its characteristic sweetness, with caramel and vanilla drawn from the charred barrels.
Single-barrel bottlings capture the unique character of one cask.
High-rye bourbons bring extra spice and structure.
At cask strength, a few drops of water open up the cherry notes.
Serve it neat in a Glencairn glass.
A large ice cube tames the proof for slow sipping.
It makes a powerful Old Fashioned.
Collectors prize club picks for their limited availability.
Pair a pour with dark chocolate.
Tasting Notes
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Palate: Dense caramel, dark cherry.
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Spice: Peppery high-rye oak.
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Finish: Long.
Specifications
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Bottler: Smooth Ambler, Maxwelton, West Virginia
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Selection: The Bourbon Enthusiast, barrel #27999
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Style: Single-barrel straight bourbon, cask strength
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Mash Bill: 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley
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Age: 5 years
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Proof / ABV: 114 proof (57% ABV)
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Distilled: Indiana
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat with a few drops of water, or on a large cube. It pairs with smoked brisket, dark chocolate or cherry pie.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who picked this barrel?
The Bourbon Enthusiast whiskey club, barrel #27999.
What is the mash bill?
60% corn, 36% rye and 4% malted barley.
What is the proof?
114 proof (57% ABV), the barrel's own strength.
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