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Smooth Ambler Old Scout vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Put Smooth Ambler Old Scout next to Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a contemporary, high-wheat craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Smooth Ambler Old Scout | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years +1 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) +12 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $50 | ~$40 – $45 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Smooth Ambler Old Scout
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Smooth Ambler Old Scout Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/2 spice: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 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.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 proof.
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 with more proof behind it.
- Go with Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Smooth Ambler Old Scout); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).