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Smooth Ambler Old Scout vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Smooth Ambler Old Scout and W.L. Weller Full Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, rye-forward blend versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Smooth Ambler Old Scout | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$40 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof does not publish an official mash bill.
- 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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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Smooth Ambler Old Scout W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/3 spice: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 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.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 significantly lower price point.
- Go with W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Smooth Ambler Old Scout); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).