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Eagle Rare 10 Year vs Smooth Ambler Old Scout
Put Eagle Rare 10 Year next to Smooth Ambler Old Scout and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a sourced, high-rye blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 10 Year | Smooth Ambler Old Scout |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years +5 yr | 5 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $65 | ~$40 – $50 ~$8 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 10 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Eagle Rare 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 10 Year Smooth Ambler Old Scout
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/7 spice: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 7 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: Eagle Rare 10 Year 3 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 6 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Eagle Rare 10 Year 7 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Eagle Rare 10 Year 5 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Eagle Rare 10 Year: A 10-year age statement at a gentle 90 proof gives this a polished, dry-oak elegance rather than power. Toffee and orange peel lead into leather and dried fruit, with a long, notably dry finish.
- Smooth Ambler Old Scout: 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Eagle Rare 10 Year if you want an elegant, older, low-proof sipper where refinement matters more than intensity with an older age statement.
- Go with Smooth Ambler Old Scout if you want the classic MGP high-rye profile from a bottler that has always been upfront about sourcing at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 10 Year); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Smooth Ambler Old Scout).