Smooth Ambler

Smooth Ambler Old Scout

Specifications

Type / Style	High-Rye Bourbon
Distillery	MGP of Indiana
Bottler	Smooth Ambler
Mash Bill	75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley
Age	5 years
Proof	99 proof (49.5% ABV)
Approx. Price	~$40 – $50 (as of 2026-08)
Availability	Widely available

Mash bill: Published by the distillery. MGP's widely published high-rye bourbon mash bill.

Tasting Notes

Sourced MGP bourbon selected and bottled in West Virginia, and one of the more honest sourced brands about exactly what it is. The characteristic MGP dill-and-pepper signature, cleanly presented.

Nose

rye spice, caramel, dill, vanilla

Palate

pepper, brown sugar, herbs, oak

Finish

long, spicy, dry

Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails.

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