84Very Good

Smooth Ambler Yearling

Bourbon Smooth Ambler

A limited edition release of Smooth Amblers first bottling of their own spirit. Double pot distilled.

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Aggregated Reviews

Raided Score: 82
Distiller
By Amanda Schuster
The telltale sawdust/sandalwood facet of young whiskies is there, but it's edged almost out of the way to let its better attributes shine.
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Raided Score: 84
Whisky Advocate
By Fred Minnick
The medium finish ends with a touch of cinnamon. High hopes for this one. In another year or two, we could be talking about something really special.
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Raided Score: 95
Drinkhacker
By Christopher Null
Light wood notes on the nose. Secondary flavors include chocolate-covered cherries and some coffee character. Warming finish, with unique notes of mint chocolate as it ends.
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Raided Score: 89
Wine Enthusiast
By Kara Newman
Although a resiny note in the aroma overwhelms the ribbon of caramel, otherwise this bright amber spirit is warm and inviting.
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Raided Score: 70
The Daily Pour
By t8ke
Sweet caramel and nougat followed by some plastic notes, more funk and some malty woodiness.
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House Review

Nose:
Acetone, malty wood and oak followed by some caramel and this odd vegetal funk. Absolutely young new make notes abound.
Taste:
Sweet caramel and nougat followed by some plastic notes, more funk and some malty woodiness. This thing is literally all over the place.
Finish:
Short, hot and really funky. I cant put my finger on it but there's some real new make funk here.
Overall:
I sure can't say its good. This is a weird experiment from our pals at SAOS and I have to say that this is not one of my favorite offerings from them.
Score:
70
By t8ke
Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources