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Smooth Ambler Old Scout vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
Smooth Ambler Old Scout and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, rye-forward blend versus an uncut, wheat-forward heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Smooth Ambler Old Scout | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | 51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years | 6 years +1 yr |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) | 111.2 proof (55.6% ABV) +12 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $50 ~$18 less | ~$60 – $65 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Smooth Ambler Old Scout
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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
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Flavor Profile
Smooth Ambler Old Scout Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/3 spice: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 7 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 8 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 5 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated: A very high-wheat bourbon bottled at cask strength. Nearly half the grain is wheat, so it is honeyed and candy-sweet with bright citrus and cherry rather than rye spice.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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 lower price point.
- Go with Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated if you want an extremely wheat-heavy, cask-strength pour that is all honey, candy and citrus.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Smooth Ambler Old Scout); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated).